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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,670.04, 36,803.13 and 15,927.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,670.04, 36,803.13 and 15,927.03 is: 21,978.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,670.04 : 36,803.13 = 15,927.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,670.04/36,803.13 = 15,927.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,670.04x = 36,803.13 × 15,927.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,670.04x = 586,164,555.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,164,555.60/26,670.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,978.39

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