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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,774.45, 36,948.11 and 15,443.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,774.45, 36,948.11 and 15,443.96 is: 21,312.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,774.45 : 36,948.11 = 15,443.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,774.45/36,948.11 = 15,443.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,774.45x = 36,948.11 × 15,443.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,774.45x = 570,625,148.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,625,148.07/26,774.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,312.31

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