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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,768.07, 36,945.09 and 15,444.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,768.07, 36,945.09 and 15,444.86 is: 21,316.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,768.07 : 36,945.09 = 15,444.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,768.07/36,945.09 = 15,444.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,768.07x = 36,945.09 × 15,444.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,768.07x = 570,611,558.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,611,558.01/26,768.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,316.87

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