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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,767.40, 36,938.03 and 15,437.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,767.40, 36,938.03 and 15,437.37 is: 21,303.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,767.40 : 36,938.03 = 15,437.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,767.40/36,938.03 = 15,437.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,767.40x = 36,938.03 × 15,437.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,767.40x = 570,226,036.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,226,036.18/26,767.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,303.00

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