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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,743.93, 36,910.53 and 15,411.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,743.93, 36,910.53 and 15,411.26 is: 21,269.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,743.93 : 36,910.53 = 15,411.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,743.93/36,910.53 = 15,411.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,743.93x = 36,910.53 × 15,411.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,743.93x = 568,837,866.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,837,866.84/26,743.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,269.80

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