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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,546.88, 36,635.04 and 15,366.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,546.88, 36,635.04 and 15,366.72 is: 21,206.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,546.88 : 36,635.04 = 15,366.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,546.88/36,635.04 = 15,366.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,546.88x = 36,635.04 × 15,366.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,546.88x = 562,960,401.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,960,401.87/26,546.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,206.27

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