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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,744.99, 36,906.84 and 15,416.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,744.99, 36,906.84 and 15,416.51 is: 21,274.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,744.99 : 36,906.84 = 15,416.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,744.99/36,906.84 = 15,416.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,744.99x = 36,906.84 × 15,416.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,744.99x = 568,974,483.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,974,483.39/26,744.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,274.06

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