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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,778.88, 36,946.56 and 15,592.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,778.88, 36,946.56 and 15,592.96 is: 21,513.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,778.88 : 36,946.56 = 15,592.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,778.88/36,946.56 = 15,592.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,778.88x = 36,946.56 × 15,592.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,778.88x = 576,106,232.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,106,232.22/26,778.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,513.46

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