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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,665.09, 36,804.95 and 15,335.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,665.09, 36,804.95 and 15,335.82 is: 21,167.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,665.09 : 36,804.95 = 15,335.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,665.09/36,804.95 = 15,335.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,665.09x = 36,804.95 × 15,335.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,665.09x = 564,434,088.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,434,088.31/26,665.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,167.53

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