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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,607.35, 36,701.91 and 15,845.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,607.35, 36,701.91 and 15,845.09 is: 21,856.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,607.35 : 36,701.91 = 15,845.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,607.35/36,701.91 = 15,845.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,607.35x = 36,701.91 × 15,845.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,607.35x = 581,544,883.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,544,883.61/26,607.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,856.55

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