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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,637.70, 36,758.77 and 15,299.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,637.70, 36,758.77 and 15,299.22 is: 21,112.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,637.70 : 36,758.77 = 15,299.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,637.70/36,758.77 = 15,299.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,637.70x = 36,758.77 × 15,299.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,637.70x = 562,380,509.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,380,509.16/26,637.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,112.20

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