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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,623.62, 36,742.41 and 15,445.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,623.62, 36,742.41 and 15,445.62 is: 21,316.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,623.62 : 36,742.41 = 15,445.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,623.62/36,742.41 = 15,445.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,623.62x = 36,742.41 × 15,445.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,623.62x = 567,509,302.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,509,302.74/26,623.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,316.01

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