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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,682.39, 36,824.91 and 15,504.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,682.39, 36,824.91 and 15,504.39 is: 21,397.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,682.39 : 36,824.91 = 15,504.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,682.39/36,824.91 = 15,504.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,682.39x = 36,824.91 × 15,504.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,682.39x = 570,947,766.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,947,766.35/26,682.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,397.92

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