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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,699.02, 36,832.98 and 15,366.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,699.02, 36,832.98 and 15,366.04 is: 21,198.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,699.02 : 36,832.98 = 15,366.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,699.02/36,832.98 = 15,366.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,699.02x = 36,832.98 × 15,366.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,699.02x = 565,977,044.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,977,044.00/26,699.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,198.42

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