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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,668.88, 36,801.62 and 15,336.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,668.88, 36,801.62 and 15,336.57 is: 21,163.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,668.88 : 36,801.62 = 15,336.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,668.88/36,801.62 = 15,336.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,668.88x = 36,801.62 × 15,336.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,668.88x = 564,410,621.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,410,621.24/26,668.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,163.65

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