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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,756.97, 36,915.12 and 15,994.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,756.97, 36,915.12 and 15,994.37 is: 22,066.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,756.97 : 36,915.12 = 15,994.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,756.97/36,915.12 = 15,994.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,756.97x = 36,915.12 × 15,994.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,756.97x = 590,433,903.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,433,903.30/26,756.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,066.55

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