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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,743.63, 36,906.74 and 15,999.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,743.63, 36,906.74 and 15,999.58 is: 22,079.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,743.63 : 36,906.74 = 15,999.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,743.63/36,906.74 = 15,999.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,743.63x = 36,906.74 × 15,999.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,743.63x = 590,492,339.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,492,339.17/26,743.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,079.74

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