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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,735.55, 36,891.84 and 15,408.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,735.55, 36,891.84 and 15,408.72 is: 21,262.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,735.55 : 36,891.84 = 15,408.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,735.55/36,891.84 = 15,408.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,735.55x = 36,891.84 × 15,408.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,735.55x = 568,456,032.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,456,032.84/26,735.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,262.18

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