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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,626.41, 36,746.37 and 15,297.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,626.41, 36,746.37 and 15,297.75 is: 21,112.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,626.41 : 36,746.37 = 15,297.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,626.41/36,746.37 = 15,297.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,626.41x = 36,746.37 × 15,297.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,626.41x = 562,136,781.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,136,781.67/26,626.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,112.00

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