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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,740.74, 36,904.95 and 15,410.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,740.74, 36,904.95 and 15,410.64 is: 21,268.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,740.74 : 36,904.95 = 15,410.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,740.74/36,904.95 = 15,410.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,740.74x = 36,904.95 × 15,410.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,740.74x = 568,728,898.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,728,898.67/26,740.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,268.26

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