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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,636.70, 36,757.40 and 15,298.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,636.70, 36,757.40 and 15,298.22 is: 21,110.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,636.70 : 36,757.40 = 15,298.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,636.70/36,757.40 = 15,298.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,636.70x = 36,757.40 × 15,298.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,636.70x = 562,322,600.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,322,600.47/26,636.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,110.82

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