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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,667.42, 36,806.17 and 15,344.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,667.42, 36,806.17 and 15,344.54 is: 21,178.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,667.42 : 36,806.17 = 15,344.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,667.42/36,806.17 = 15,344.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,667.42x = 36,806.17 × 15,344.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,667.42x = 564,773,747.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,773,747.81/26,667.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,178.42

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