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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,622.87, 36,741.38 and 15,444.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,622.87, 36,741.38 and 15,444.87 is: 21,314.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,622.87 : 36,741.38 = 15,444.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,622.87/36,741.38 = 15,444.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,622.87x = 36,741.38 × 15,444.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,622.87x = 567,465,760.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,465,760.50/26,622.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,314.97

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