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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,662.92, 36,797 and 15,336.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,662.92, 36,797 and 15,336.08 is: 21,165.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,662.92 : 36,797 = 15,336.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,662.92/36,797 = 15,336.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,662.92x = 36,797 × 15,336.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,662.92x = 564,321,735.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,321,735.76/26,662.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,165.04

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