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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,623.44, 36,744.84 and 15,451.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,623.44, 36,744.84 and 15,451.92 is: 21,326.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,623.44 : 36,744.84 = 15,451.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,623.44/36,744.84 = 15,451.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,623.44x = 36,744.84 × 15,451.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,623.44x = 567,778,328.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,778,328.09/26,623.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,326.26

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