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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,651.36, 36,778.87 and 15,323.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,651.36, 36,778.87 and 15,323.07 is: 21,145.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,651.36 : 36,778.87 = 15,323.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,651.36/36,778.87 = 15,323.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,651.36x = 36,778.87 × 15,323.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,651.36x = 563,565,122.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,565,122.92/26,651.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,145.83

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