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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,477.68, 36,539.04 and 15,299.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,477.68, 36,539.04 and 15,299.68 is: 21,113.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,477.68 : 36,539.04 = 15,299.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,477.68/36,539.04 = 15,299.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,477.68x = 36,539.04 × 15,299.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,477.68x = 559,035,619.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,035,619.51/26,477.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,113.47

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