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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,662.24, 36,794.28 and 15,484.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,662.24, 36,794.28 and 15,484.24 is: 21,368.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,662.24 : 36,794.28 = 15,484.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,662.24/36,794.28 = 15,484.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,662.24x = 36,794.28 × 15,484.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,662.24x = 569,731,462.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,731,462.15/26,662.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,368.48

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