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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,632.35, 36,754.44 and 15,305.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,632.35, 36,754.44 and 15,305.55 is: 21,122.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,632.35 : 36,754.44 = 15,305.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,632.35/36,754.44 = 15,305.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,632.35x = 36,754.44 × 15,305.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,632.35x = 562,546,919.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,546,919.14/26,632.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,122.69

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