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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,673.49, 36,797.79 and 15,340.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,673.49, 36,797.79 and 15,340.51 is: 21,163.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,673.49 : 36,797.79 = 15,340.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,673.49/36,797.79 = 15,340.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,673.49x = 36,797.79 × 15,340.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,673.49x = 564,496,865.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,496,865.47/26,673.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,163.22

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