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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,731.37, 36,887.97 and 15,246.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,731.37, 36,887.97 and 15,246.73 is: 21,039.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,731.37 : 36,887.97 = 15,246.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,731.37/36,887.97 = 15,246.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,731.37x = 36,887.97 × 15,246.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,731.37x = 562,421,091.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,421,091.29/26,731.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,039.74

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