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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,668.90, 36,791.67 and 15,335.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,668.90, 36,791.67 and 15,335.83 is: 21,156.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,668.90 : 36,791.67 = 15,335.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,668.90/36,791.67 = 15,335.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,668.90x = 36,791.67 × 15,335.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,668.90x = 564,230,796.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,230,796.54/26,668.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,156.88

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