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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,706.92, 36,849.51 and 15,949.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,706.92, 36,849.51 and 15,949.83 is: 22,007.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,706.92 : 36,849.51 = 15,949.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,706.92/36,849.51 = 15,949.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,706.92x = 36,849.51 × 15,949.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,706.92x = 587,743,558.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,743,558.27/26,706.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,007.17

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