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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,733.82, 36,893.98 and 15,405.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,733.82, 36,893.98 and 15,405.08 is: 21,259.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,733.82 : 36,893.98 = 15,405.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,733.82/36,893.98 = 15,405.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,733.82x = 36,893.98 × 15,405.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,733.82x = 568,354,713.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,354,713.42/26,733.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,259.76

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