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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,675.43, 36,809.96 and 15,344.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,675.43, 36,809.96 and 15,344.34 is: 21,173.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,675.43 : 36,809.96 = 15,344.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,675.43/36,809.96 = 15,344.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,675.43x = 36,809.96 × 15,344.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,675.43x = 564,824,464.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,824,464.90/26,675.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,173.96

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