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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,737.32, 36,906.72 and 15,411.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,737.32, 36,906.72 and 15,411.34 is: 21,272.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,737.32 : 36,906.72 = 15,411.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,737.32/36,906.72 = 15,411.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,737.32x = 36,906.72 × 15,411.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,737.32x = 568,781,998.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,781,998.55/26,737.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,272.96

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