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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,646.18, 36,769.59 and 15,315.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,646.18, 36,769.59 and 15,315.09 is: 21,133.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,646.18 : 36,769.59 = 15,315.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,646.18/36,769.59 = 15,315.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,646.18x = 36,769.59 × 15,315.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,646.18x = 563,129,580.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,129,580.11/26,646.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,133.60

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