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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,739.52, 36,901.40 and 15,408.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,739.52, 36,901.40 and 15,408.11 is: 21,263.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,739.52 : 36,901.40 = 15,408.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,739.52/36,901.40 = 15,408.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,739.52x = 36,901.40 × 15,408.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,739.52x = 568,580,845.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,580,845.57/26,739.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,263.69

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