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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,733.54, 36,889.64 and 15,400.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,733.54, 36,889.64 and 15,400.02 is: 21,250.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,733.54 : 36,889.64 = 15,400.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,733.54/36,889.64 = 15,400.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,733.54x = 36,889.64 × 15,400.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,733.54x = 568,101,193.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,101,193.79/26,733.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,250.50

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