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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,637.68, 36,759.66 and 15,307.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,637.68, 36,759.66 and 15,307.04 is: 21,123.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,637.68 : 36,759.66 = 15,307.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,637.68/36,759.66 = 15,307.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,637.68x = 36,759.66 × 15,307.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,637.68x = 562,681,586.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,681,586.01/26,637.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,123.52

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