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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,661.94, 36,793.77 and 15,337.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,661.94, 36,793.77 and 15,337.06 is: 21,165.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,661.94 : 36,793.77 = 15,337.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,661.94/36,793.77 = 15,337.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,661.94x = 36,793.77 × 15,337.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,661.94x = 564,308,258.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,308,258.12/26,661.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,165.31

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