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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,584.93, 36,678.99 and 15,824.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,584.93, 36,678.99 and 15,824.89 is: 21,833.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,584.93 : 36,678.99 = 15,824.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,584.93/36,678.99 = 15,824.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,584.93x = 36,678.99 × 15,824.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,584.93x = 580,440,982.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,440,982.06/26,584.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,833.46

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