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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,747.73, 36,908.10 and 15,416.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,747.73, 36,908.10 and 15,416.33 is: 21,272.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,747.73 : 36,908.10 = 15,416.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,747.73/36,908.10 = 15,416.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,747.73x = 36,908.10 × 15,416.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,747.73x = 568,987,264.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,987,264.73/26,747.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,272.36

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