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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,659.91, 36,792.86 and 15,333.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,659.91, 36,792.86 and 15,333.08 is: 21,160.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,659.91 : 36,792.86 = 15,333.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,659.91/36,792.86 = 15,333.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,659.91x = 36,792.86 × 15,333.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,659.91x = 564,147,605.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,147,605.18/26,659.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,160.89

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