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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,735.72, 36,904.52 and 15,409.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,735.72, 36,904.52 and 15,409.73 is: 21,270.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,735.72 : 36,904.52 = 15,409.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,735.72/36,904.52 = 15,409.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,735.72x = 36,904.52 × 15,409.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,735.72x = 568,688,688.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,688,688.98/26,735.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,270.75

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