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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,742.35, 36,899.52 and 15,410.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,742.35, 36,899.52 and 15,410.25 is: 21,263.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,742.35 : 36,899.52 = 15,410.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,742.35/36,899.52 = 15,410.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,742.35x = 36,899.52 × 15,410.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,742.35x = 568,630,828.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,630,828.08/26,742.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,263.31

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