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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,581.44, 36,681.96 and 15,833.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,581.44, 36,681.96 and 15,833.84 is: 21,850.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,581.44 : 36,681.96 = 15,833.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,581.44/36,681.96 = 15,833.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,581.44x = 36,681.96 × 15,833.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,581.44x = 580,816,285.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,816,285.53/26,581.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,850.44

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