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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,695.68, 36,837.90 and 15,364.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,695.68, 36,837.90 and 15,364.59 is: 21,201.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,695.68 : 36,837.90 = 15,364.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,695.68/36,837.90 = 15,364.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,695.68x = 36,837.90 × 15,364.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,695.68x = 565,999,229.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,999,229.96/26,695.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,201.90

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