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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,775.66, 36,941.37 and 15,444.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,775.66, 36,941.37 and 15,444.88 is: 21,308.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,775.66 : 36,941.37 = 15,444.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,775.66/36,941.37 = 15,444.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,775.66x = 36,941.37 × 15,444.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,775.66x = 570,554,876.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,554,876.41/26,775.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,308.71

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