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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,633.61, 36,755.57 and 15,306.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,633.61, 36,755.57 and 15,306.77 is: 21,124.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,633.61 : 36,755.57 = 15,306.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,633.61/36,755.57 = 15,306.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,633.61x = 36,755.57 × 15,306.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,633.61x = 562,609,186.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,609,186.36/26,633.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,124.03

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