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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,632.77, 36,751.96 and 15,294.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,632.77, 36,751.96 and 15,294.26 is: 21,105.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,632.77 : 36,751.96 = 15,294.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,632.77/36,751.96 = 15,294.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,632.77x = 36,751.96 × 15,294.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,632.77x = 562,094,142.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,094,142.75/26,632.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,105.36

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