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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,737.99, 36,898.92 and 15,405.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,737.99, 36,898.92 and 15,405.57 is: 21,259.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,737.99 : 36,898.92 = 15,405.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,737.99/36,898.92 = 15,405.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,737.99x = 36,898.92 × 15,405.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,737.99x = 568,448,894.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,448,894.98/26,737.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,259.97

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