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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,622.32, 36,740.48 and 15,295.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,622.32, 36,740.48 and 15,295.44 is: 21,108.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,622.32 : 36,740.48 = 15,295.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,622.32/36,740.48 = 15,295.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,622.32x = 36,740.48 × 15,295.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,622.32x = 561,961,807.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,961,807.41/26,622.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,108.67

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