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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,663.50, 36,795.58 and 15,335.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,663.50, 36,795.58 and 15,335.20 is: 21,162.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,663.50 : 36,795.58 = 15,335.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,663.50/36,795.58 = 15,335.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,663.50x = 36,795.58 × 15,335.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,663.50x = 564,267,578.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,267,578.42/26,663.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,162.55

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