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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,606.63, 36,700.88 and 15,844.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,606.63, 36,700.88 and 15,844.34 is: 21,855.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,606.63 : 36,700.88 = 15,844.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,606.63/36,700.88 = 15,844.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,606.63x = 36,700.88 × 15,844.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,606.63x = 581,500,958.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,500,958.29/26,606.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,855.49

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