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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,632.90, 36,748.89 and 15,302.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,632.90, 36,748.89 and 15,302.87 is: 21,115.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,632.90 : 36,748.89 = 15,302.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,632.90/36,748.89 = 15,302.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,632.90x = 36,748.89 × 15,302.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,632.90x = 562,363,647.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,363,647.09/26,632.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,115.37

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