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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,626.21, 36,745.96 and 15,299.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,626.21, 36,745.96 and 15,299.37 is: 21,114.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,626.21 : 36,745.96 = 15,299.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,626.21/36,745.96 = 15,299.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,626.21x = 36,745.96 × 15,299.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,626.21x = 562,189,999.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,189,999.80/26,626.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,114.16

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