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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,698.29, 36,840.89 and 15,365.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,698.29, 36,840.89 and 15,365.58 is: 21,202.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,698.29 : 36,840.89 = 15,365.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,698.29/36,840.89 = 15,365.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,698.29x = 36,840.89 × 15,365.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,698.29x = 566,081,642.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,081,642.57/26,698.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,202.92

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