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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,773.70, 36,952.88 and 15,450.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,773.70, 36,952.88 and 15,450.50 is: 21,324.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,773.70 : 36,952.88 = 15,450.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,773.70/36,952.88 = 15,450.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,773.70x = 36,952.88 × 15,450.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,773.70x = 570,940,487.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,940,487.57/26,773.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,324.68

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