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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,741.03, 36,903.47 and 15,409.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,741.03, 36,903.47 and 15,409.62 is: 21,265.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,741.03 : 36,903.47 = 15,409.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,741.03/36,903.47 = 15,409.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,741.03x = 36,903.47 × 15,409.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,741.03x = 568,668,372.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,668,372.33/26,741.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,265.77

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