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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,669.47, 36,801.48 and 15,335.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,669.47, 36,801.48 and 15,335.95 is: 21,162.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,669.47 : 36,801.48 = 15,335.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,669.47/36,801.48 = 15,335.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,669.47x = 36,801.48 × 15,335.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,669.47x = 564,385,565.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,385,565.20/26,669.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,162.24

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