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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,650.10, 36,778.92 and 15,323.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,650.10, 36,778.92 and 15,323.33 is: 21,147.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,650.10 : 36,778.92 = 15,323.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,650.10/36,778.92 = 15,323.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,650.10x = 36,778.92 × 15,323.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,650.10x = 563,575,528.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,575,528.20/26,650.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,147.22

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