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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,659.02, 36,796.58 and 15,329.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,659.02, 36,796.58 and 15,329.76 is: 21,159.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,659.02 : 36,796.58 = 15,329.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,659.02/36,796.58 = 15,329.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,659.02x = 36,796.58 × 15,329.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,659.02x = 564,082,583.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,082,583.07/26,659.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,159.16

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