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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,643.30, 36,768.98 and 15,316.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,643.30, 36,768.98 and 15,316.46 is: 21,137.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,643.30 : 36,768.98 = 15,316.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,643.30/36,768.98 = 15,316.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,643.30x = 36,768.98 × 15,316.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,643.30x = 563,170,534.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,170,534.83/26,643.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,137.42

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