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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,691.32, 36,835.44 and 15,362.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,691.32, 36,835.44 and 15,362.54 is: 21,201.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,691.32 : 36,835.44 = 15,362.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,691.32/36,835.44 = 15,362.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,691.32x = 36,835.44 × 15,362.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,691.32x = 565,885,920.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,885,920.42/26,691.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,201.12

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