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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,744.63, 36,907.61 and 15,566.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,744.63, 36,907.61 and 15,566.63 is: 21,481.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,744.63 : 36,907.61 = 15,566.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,744.63/36,907.61 = 15,566.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,744.63x = 36,907.61 × 15,566.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,744.63x = 574,526,846.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,526,846.68/26,744.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,481.96

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