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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,671.87, 36,808.23 and 15,341.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,671.87, 36,808.23 and 15,341.35 is: 21,171.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,671.87 : 36,808.23 = 15,341.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,671.87/36,808.23 = 15,341.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,671.87x = 36,808.23 × 15,341.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,671.87x = 564,687,939.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,687,939.31/26,671.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,171.67

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