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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,554.91, 36,649.79 and 15,950.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,554.91, 36,649.79 and 15,950.39 is: 22,013.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,554.91 : 36,649.79 = 15,950.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,554.91/36,649.79 = 15,950.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,554.91x = 36,649.79 × 15,950.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,554.91x = 584,578,443.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,578,443.92/26,554.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,013.95

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