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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,609.40, 36,727.38 and 15,996.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,609.40, 36,727.38 and 15,996.98 is: 22,079.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,609.40 : 36,727.38 = 15,996.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,609.40/36,727.38 = 15,996.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,609.40x = 36,727.38 × 15,996.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,609.40x = 587,527,255.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,527,255.13/26,609.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,079.69

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