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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,630.50, 36,751.26 and 15,303.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,630.50, 36,751.26 and 15,303.64 is: 21,119.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,630.50 : 36,751.26 = 15,303.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,630.50/36,751.26 = 15,303.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,630.50x = 36,751.26 × 15,303.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,630.50x = 562,428,052.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,428,052.59/26,630.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,119.70

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