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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,767.32, 36,944.06 and 15,444.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,767.32, 36,944.06 and 15,444.14 is: 21,315.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,767.32 : 36,944.06 = 15,444.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,767.32/36,944.06 = 15,444.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,767.32x = 36,944.06 × 15,444.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,767.32x = 570,568,972.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,568,972.87/26,767.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,315.88

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