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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,636.52, 39,942.38 and 15,546.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,636.52, 39,942.38 and 15,546.44 is: 23,312.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,636.52 : 39,942.38 = 15,546.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,636.52/39,942.38 = 15,546.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,636.52x = 39,942.38 × 15,546.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,636.52x = 620,961,814.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,961,814.13/26,636.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,312.42

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