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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,740.94, 36,914.94 and 15,990.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,740.94, 36,914.94 and 15,990.62 is: 22,074.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,740.94 : 36,914.94 = 15,990.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,740.94/36,914.94 = 15,990.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,740.94x = 36,914.94 × 15,990.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,740.94x = 590,292,593.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,292,593.29/26,740.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,074.49

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