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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,637.48, 36,747.54 and 15,453

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,637.48, 36,747.54 and 15,453 is: 21,318.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,637.48 : 36,747.54 = 15,453 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,637.48/36,747.54 = 15,453/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,637.48x = 36,747.54 × 15,453
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,637.48x = 567,859,735.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,859,735.62/26,637.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,318.07

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