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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,650.24, 36,778.52 and 15,323.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,650.24, 36,778.52 and 15,323.41 is: 21,146.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,650.24 : 36,778.52 = 15,323.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,650.24/36,778.52 = 15,323.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,650.24x = 36,778.52 × 15,323.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,650.24x = 563,572,341.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,572,341.15/26,650.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,146.99

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