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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,660.94, 36,792.39 and 15,336.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,660.94, 36,792.39 and 15,336.06 is: 21,163.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,660.94 : 36,792.39 = 15,336.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,660.94/36,792.39 = 15,336.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,660.94x = 36,792.39 × 15,336.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,660.94x = 564,250,300.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,250,300.58/26,660.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,163.93

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