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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,744.83, 36,907.02 and 15,414.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,744.83, 36,907.02 and 15,414.37 is: 21,271.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,744.83 : 36,907.02 = 15,414.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,744.83/36,907.02 = 15,414.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,744.83x = 36,907.02 × 15,414.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,744.83x = 568,898,461.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,898,461.88/26,744.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,271.34

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