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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,649.10, 36,777.54 and 15,322.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,649.10, 36,777.54 and 15,322.33 is: 21,145.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,649.10 : 36,777.54 = 15,322.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,649.10/36,777.54 = 15,322.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,649.10x = 36,777.54 × 15,322.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,649.10x = 563,517,604.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,517,604.47/26,649.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,145.84

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