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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,774.70, 36,948.45 and 15,444.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,774.70, 36,948.45 and 15,444.21 is: 21,312.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,774.70 : 36,948.45 = 15,444.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,774.70/36,948.45 = 15,444.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,774.70x = 36,948.45 × 15,444.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,774.70x = 570,639,620.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,639,620.97/26,774.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,312.64

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