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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,735.26, 36,904.38 and 15,557.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,735.26, 36,904.38 and 15,557.26 is: 21,474.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,735.26 : 36,904.38 = 15,557.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,735.26/36,904.38 = 15,557.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,735.26x = 36,904.38 × 15,557.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,735.26x = 574,131,034.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,131,034.80/26,735.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,474.68

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