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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,707.04, 36,858.92 and 15,529.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,707.04, 36,858.92 and 15,529.04 is: 21,431.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,707.04 : 36,858.92 = 15,529.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,707.04/36,858.92 = 15,529.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,707.04x = 36,858.92 × 15,529.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,707.04x = 572,383,643.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,383,643.04/26,707.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,431.94

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