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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,733.25, 36,901.61 and 15,555.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,733.25, 36,901.61 and 15,555.25 is: 21,471.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,733.25 : 36,901.61 = 15,555.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,733.25/36,901.61 = 15,555.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,733.25x = 36,901.61 × 15,555.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,733.25x = 574,013,768.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,013,768.95/26,733.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,471.90

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