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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,747.10, 36,914.94 and 15,418.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,747.10, 36,914.94 and 15,418.26 is: 21,279.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,747.10 : 36,914.94 = 15,418.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,747.10/36,914.94 = 15,418.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,747.10x = 36,914.94 × 15,418.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,747.10x = 569,164,142.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,164,142.80/26,747.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,279.47

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