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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,667.92, 36,806.86 and 15,345.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,667.92, 36,806.86 and 15,345.04 is: 21,179.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,667.92 : 36,806.86 = 15,345.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,667.92/36,806.86 = 15,345.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,667.92x = 36,806.86 × 15,345.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,667.92x = 564,802,738.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,802,738.97/26,667.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,179.11

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