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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,733.47, 36,888.95 and 15,406.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,733.47, 36,888.95 and 15,406.68 is: 21,259.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,733.47 : 36,888.95 = 15,406.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,733.47/36,888.95 = 15,406.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,733.47x = 36,888.95 × 15,406.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,733.47x = 568,336,248.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,336,248.19/26,733.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,259.35

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