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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,666.92, 36,805.48 and 15,344.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,666.92, 36,805.48 and 15,344.04 is: 21,177.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,666.92 : 36,805.48 = 15,344.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,666.92/36,805.48 = 15,344.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,666.92x = 36,805.48 × 15,344.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,666.92x = 564,744,757.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,744,757.34/26,666.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,177.73

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