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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,622.16, 36,740.46 and 15,293.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,622.16, 36,740.46 and 15,293.56 is: 21,106.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,622.16 : 36,740.46 = 15,293.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,622.16/36,740.46 = 15,293.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,622.16x = 36,740.46 × 15,293.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,622.16x = 561,892,429.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,892,429.44/26,622.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,106.19

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