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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,636.58, 36,757.22 and 15,298.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,636.58, 36,757.22 and 15,298.08 is: 21,110.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,636.58 : 36,757.22 = 15,298.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,636.58/36,757.22 = 15,298.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,636.58x = 36,757.22 × 15,298.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,636.58x = 562,314,892.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,314,892.14/26,636.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,110.63

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