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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,627.85, 36,748.22 and 15,301.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,627.85, 36,748.22 and 15,301.01 is: 21,116.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,627.85 : 36,748.22 = 15,301.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,627.85/36,748.22 = 15,301.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,627.85x = 36,748.22 × 15,301.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,627.85x = 562,284,897.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,284,897.07/26,627.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,116.42

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