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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,633.98, 36,756.97 and 15,307.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,633.98, 36,756.97 and 15,307.43 is: 21,125.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,633.98 : 36,756.97 = 15,307.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,633.98/36,756.97 = 15,307.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,633.98x = 36,756.97 × 15,307.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,633.98x = 562,654,484.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,654,484.97/26,633.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,125.44

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