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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,635.58, 36,755.84 and 15,297.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,635.58, 36,755.84 and 15,297.08 is: 21,109.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,635.58 : 36,755.84 = 15,297.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,635.58/36,755.84 = 15,297.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,635.58x = 36,755.84 × 15,297.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,635.58x = 562,256,841.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,256,841.17/26,635.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,109.24

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