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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,661.14, 36,797.09 and 15,329.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,661.14, 36,797.09 and 15,329.74 is: 21,157.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,661.14 : 36,797.09 = 15,329.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,661.14/36,797.09 = 15,329.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,661.14x = 36,797.09 × 15,329.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,661.14x = 564,089,822.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,089,822.46/26,661.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,157.75

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