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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,668.33, 36,800.77 and 15,925.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,668.33, 36,800.77 and 15,925.33 is: 21,976.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,668.33 : 36,800.77 = 15,925.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,668.33/36,800.77 = 15,925.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,668.33x = 36,800.77 × 15,925.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,668.33x = 586,064,222.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,064,222.50/26,668.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,976.04

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