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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,737.08, 36,897.89 and 15,409.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,737.08, 36,897.89 and 15,409.33 is: 21,265.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,737.08 : 36,897.89 = 15,409.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,737.08/36,897.89 = 15,409.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,737.08x = 36,897.89 × 15,409.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,737.08x = 568,571,763.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,571,763.31/26,737.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,265.29

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