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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,737.92, 36,899.19 and 15,406.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,737.92, 36,899.19 and 15,406.53 is: 21,261.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,737.92 : 36,899.19 = 15,406.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,737.92/36,899.19 = 15,406.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,737.92x = 36,899.19 × 15,406.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,737.92x = 568,488,477.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,488,477.71/26,737.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,261.51

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