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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,628.56, 36,750.66 and 15,298.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,628.56, 36,750.66 and 15,298.03 is: 21,113.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,628.56 : 36,750.66 = 15,298.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,628.56/36,750.66 = 15,298.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,628.56x = 36,750.66 × 15,298.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,628.56x = 562,212,829.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,212,829.32/26,628.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,113.15

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