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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,768.95, 36,946.32 and 15,445.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,768.95, 36,946.32 and 15,445.75 is: 21,318.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,768.95 : 36,946.32 = 15,445.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,768.95/36,946.32 = 15,445.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,768.95x = 36,946.32 × 15,445.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,768.95x = 570,663,622.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,663,622.14/26,768.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,318.12

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