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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,746.61, 36,909.08 and 15,418.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,746.61, 36,909.08 and 15,418.13 is: 21,276.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,746.61 : 36,909.08 = 15,418.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,746.61/36,909.08 = 15,418.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,746.61x = 36,909.08 × 15,418.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,746.61x = 569,068,993.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,068,993.62/26,746.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,276.30

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