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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,737.41, 36,898.50 and 15,406.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,737.41, 36,898.50 and 15,406.03 is: 21,260.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,737.41 : 36,898.50 = 15,406.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,737.41/36,898.50 = 15,406.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,737.41x = 36,898.50 × 15,406.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,737.41x = 568,459,397.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,459,397.96/26,737.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,260.83

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