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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,734.28, 36,901.52 and 15,411.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,734.28, 36,901.52 and 15,411.35 is: 21,272.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,734.28 : 36,901.52 = 15,411.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,734.28/36,901.52 = 15,411.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,734.28x = 36,901.52 × 15,411.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,734.28x = 568,702,240.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,702,240.25/26,734.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,272.40

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