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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,647.92, 36,775.33 and 15,321.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,647.92, 36,775.33 and 15,321.09 is: 21,143.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,647.92 : 36,775.33 = 15,321.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,647.92/36,775.33 = 15,321.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,647.92x = 36,775.33 × 15,321.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,647.92x = 563,438,140.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,438,140.71/26,647.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,143.79

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