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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,636.68, 36,758.28 and 15,306.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,636.68, 36,758.28 and 15,306.04 is: 21,122.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,636.68 : 36,758.28 = 15,306.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,636.68/36,758.28 = 15,306.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,636.68x = 36,758.28 × 15,306.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,636.68x = 562,623,704.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,623,704.01/26,636.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,122.14

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