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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,660.02, 36,797.96 and 15,330.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,660.02, 36,797.96 and 15,330.76 is: 21,160.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,660.02 : 36,797.96 = 15,330.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,660.02/36,797.96 = 15,330.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,660.02x = 36,797.96 × 15,330.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,660.02x = 564,140,693.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,140,693.25/26,660.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,160.55

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