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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,622.67, 36,739.32 and 15,294.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,622.67, 36,739.32 and 15,294.37 is: 21,106.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,622.67 : 36,739.32 = 15,294.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,622.67/36,739.32 = 15,294.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,622.67x = 36,739.32 × 15,294.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,622.67x = 561,904,753.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,904,753.63/26,622.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,106.25

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