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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,662.60, 36,782.95 and 15,329.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,662.60, 36,782.95 and 15,329.68 is: 21,148.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,662.60 : 36,782.95 = 15,329.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,662.60/36,782.95 = 15,329.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,662.60x = 36,782.95 × 15,329.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,662.60x = 563,870,852.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,870,852.96/26,662.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,148.38

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