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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,672.65, 36,808.23 and 15,344.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,672.65, 36,808.23 and 15,344.44 is: 21,175.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,672.65 : 36,808.23 = 15,344.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,672.65/36,808.23 = 15,344.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,672.65x = 36,808.23 × 15,344.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,672.65x = 564,801,676.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,801,676.74/26,672.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,175.31

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