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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,756.46, 36,923.78 and 15,425.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,756.46, 36,923.78 and 15,425.84 is: 21,287.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,756.46 : 36,923.78 = 15,425.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,756.46/36,923.78 = 15,425.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,756.46x = 36,923.78 × 15,425.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,756.46x = 569,580,453.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,580,453.35/26,756.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,287.59

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