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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,773.31, 36,946.55 and 15,442.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,773.31, 36,946.55 and 15,442.83 is: 21,310.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,773.31 : 36,946.55 = 15,442.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,773.31/36,946.55 = 15,442.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,773.31x = 36,946.55 × 15,442.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,773.31x = 570,559,213.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,559,213.52/26,773.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,310.75

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