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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,646.43, 36,773.26 and 15,319.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,646.43, 36,773.26 and 15,319.59 is: 21,141.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,646.43 : 36,773.26 = 15,319.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,646.43/36,773.26 = 15,319.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,646.43x = 36,773.26 × 15,319.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,646.43x = 563,351,005.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,351,005.70/26,646.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,141.71

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