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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,661.03, 36,794.40 and 15,334.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,661.03, 36,794.40 and 15,334.20 is: 21,162.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,661.03 : 36,794.40 = 15,334.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,661.03/36,794.40 = 15,334.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,661.03x = 36,794.40 × 15,334.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,661.03x = 564,212,688.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,212,688.48/26,661.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,162.45

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