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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,623.37, 36,742.07 and 15,445.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,623.37, 36,742.07 and 15,445.37 is: 21,315.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,623.37 : 36,742.07 = 15,445.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,623.37/36,742.07 = 15,445.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,623.37x = 36,742.07 × 15,445.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,623.37x = 567,494,788.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,494,788.49/26,623.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,315.66

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