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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,632.11, 36,753.50 and 15,305.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,632.11, 36,753.50 and 15,305.27 is: 21,121.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,632.11 : 36,753.50 = 15,305.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,632.11/36,753.50 = 15,305.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,632.11x = 36,753.50 × 15,305.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,632.11x = 562,522,240.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,522,240.95/26,632.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,121.96

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