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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,774.46, 36,952.74 and 15,441.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,774.46, 36,952.74 and 15,441.84 is: 21,312.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,774.46 : 36,952.74 = 15,441.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,774.46/36,952.74 = 15,441.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,774.46x = 36,952.74 × 15,441.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,774.46x = 570,618,298.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,618,298.64/26,774.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,312.04

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