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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,769.78, 36,941.30 and 15,439.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,769.78, 36,941.30 and 15,439.75 is: 21,306.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,769.78 : 36,941.30 = 15,439.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,769.78/36,941.30 = 15,439.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,769.78x = 36,941.30 × 15,439.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,769.78x = 570,364,436.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,364,436.68/26,769.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,306.28

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