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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,776.17, 36,946.94 and 15,446.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,776.17, 36,946.94 and 15,446.09 is: 21,313.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,776.17 : 36,946.94 = 15,446.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,776.17/36,946.94 = 15,446.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,776.17x = 36,946.94 × 15,446.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,776.17x = 570,685,775.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,685,775.60/26,776.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,313.20

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