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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,744.24, 36,909.78 and 15,414.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,744.24, 36,909.78 and 15,414.14 is: 21,273.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,744.24 : 36,909.78 = 15,414.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,744.24/36,909.78 = 15,414.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,744.24x = 36,909.78 × 15,414.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,744.24x = 568,932,516.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,932,516.29/26,744.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,273.09

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