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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,666.02, 36,806.24 and 15,336.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,666.02, 36,806.24 and 15,336.76 is: 21,168.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,666.02 : 36,806.24 = 15,336.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,666.02/36,806.24 = 15,336.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,666.02x = 36,806.24 × 15,336.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,666.02x = 564,488,469.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,488,469.38/26,666.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,168.83

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