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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,733.31, 36,901.69 and 15,555.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,733.31, 36,901.69 and 15,555.31 is: 21,471.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,733.31 : 36,901.69 = 15,555.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,733.31/36,901.69 = 15,555.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,733.31x = 36,901.69 × 15,555.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,733.31x = 574,017,227.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,017,227.47/26,733.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,471.98

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