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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,627.91, 36,748.41 and 15,299.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,627.91, 36,748.41 and 15,299.25 is: 21,114.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,627.91 : 36,748.41 = 15,299.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,627.91/36,748.41 = 15,299.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,627.91x = 36,748.41 × 15,299.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,627.91x = 562,223,111.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,223,111.69/26,627.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,114.05

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