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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,734, 36,901.13 and 15,411.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,734, 36,901.13 and 15,411.06 is: 21,272.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,734 : 36,901.13 = 15,411.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,734/36,901.13 = 15,411.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,734x = 36,901.13 × 15,411.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,734x = 568,685,528.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,685,528.50/26,734
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,272.00

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