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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,669.40, 36,792.36 and 15,336.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,669.40, 36,792.36 and 15,336.33 is: 21,157.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,669.40 : 36,792.36 = 15,336.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,669.40/36,792.36 = 15,336.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,669.40x = 36,792.36 × 15,336.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,669.40x = 564,259,774.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,259,774.44/26,669.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,157.57

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