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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,735.67, 36,903.45 and 15,412.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,735.67, 36,903.45 and 15,412.74 is: 21,274.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,735.67 : 36,903.45 = 15,412.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,735.67/36,903.45 = 15,412.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,735.67x = 36,903.45 × 15,412.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,735.67x = 568,783,279.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,783,279.95/26,735.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,274.32

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