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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,729.95, 36,891.23 and 15,397.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,729.95, 36,891.23 and 15,397.24 is: 21,250.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,729.95 : 36,891.23 = 15,397.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,729.95/36,891.23 = 15,397.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,729.95x = 36,891.23 × 15,397.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,729.95x = 568,023,122.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,023,122.21/26,729.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,250.44

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