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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,677.64, 36,804.82 and 15,345.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,677.64, 36,804.82 and 15,345.33 is: 21,170.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,677.64 : 36,804.82 = 15,345.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,677.64/36,804.82 = 15,345.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,677.64x = 36,804.82 × 15,345.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,677.64x = 564,782,031.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,782,031.76/26,677.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,170.62

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