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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,735.55, 36,895.92 and 15,404.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,735.55, 36,895.92 and 15,404.14 is: 21,258.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,735.55 : 36,895.92 = 15,404.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,735.55/36,895.92 = 15,404.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,735.55x = 36,895.92 × 15,404.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,735.55x = 568,349,917.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,349,917.11/26,735.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,258.21

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