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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,635.77, 36,759.51 and 15,307.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,635.77, 36,759.51 and 15,307.11 is: 21,125.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,635.77 : 36,759.51 = 15,307.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,635.77/36,759.51 = 15,307.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,635.77x = 36,759.51 × 15,307.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,635.77x = 562,681,863.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,681,863.12/26,635.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,125.05

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