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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,726.63, 36,882.27 and 15,396.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,726.63, 36,882.27 and 15,396.08 is: 21,246.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,726.63 : 36,882.27 = 15,396.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,726.63/36,882.27 = 15,396.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,726.63x = 36,882.27 × 15,396.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,726.63x = 567,842,195.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,842,195.09/26,726.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,246.31

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