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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,709.08, 36,852.44 and 15,949.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,709.08, 36,852.44 and 15,949.04 is: 22,006.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,709.08 : 36,852.44 = 15,949.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,709.08/36,852.44 = 15,949.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,709.08x = 36,852.44 × 15,949.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,709.08x = 587,760,775.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,760,775.65/26,709.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,006.03

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