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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,640.38, 36,768.39 and 15,313.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,640.38, 36,768.39 and 15,313.34 is: 21,135.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,640.38 : 36,768.39 = 15,313.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,640.38/36,768.39 = 15,313.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,640.38x = 36,768.39 × 15,313.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,640.38x = 563,046,857.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,046,857.32/26,640.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,135.09

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