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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,671.03, 36,799.79 and 15,916.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,671.03, 36,799.79 and 15,916.46 is: 21,960.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,671.03 : 36,799.79 = 15,916.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,671.03/36,799.79 = 15,916.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,671.03x = 36,799.79 × 15,916.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,671.03x = 585,722,121.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,722,121.96/26,671.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,960.99

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