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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,695.71, 36,842.82 and 15,365.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,695.71, 36,842.82 and 15,365.61 is: 21,206.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,695.71 : 36,842.82 = 15,365.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,695.71/36,842.82 = 15,365.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,695.71x = 36,842.82 × 15,365.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,695.71x = 566,112,403.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,112,403.42/26,695.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,206.12

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