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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,767.28, 36,937.85 and 15,437.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,767.28, 36,937.85 and 15,437.24 is: 21,302.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,767.28 : 36,937.85 = 15,437.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,767.28/36,937.85 = 15,437.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,767.28x = 36,937.85 × 15,437.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,767.28x = 570,218,586.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,218,586.47/26,767.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,302.83

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