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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,666.16, 36,801.48 and 15,339.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,666.16, 36,801.48 and 15,339.32 is: 21,169.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,666.16 : 36,801.48 = 15,339.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,666.16/36,801.48 = 15,339.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,666.16x = 36,801.48 × 15,339.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,666.16x = 564,509,678.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,509,678.19/26,666.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,169.52

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