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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,777.46, 36,957.47 and 15,444.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,777.46, 36,957.47 and 15,444.93 is: 21,316.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,777.46 : 36,957.47 = 15,444.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,777.46/36,957.47 = 15,444.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,777.46x = 36,957.47 × 15,444.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,777.46x = 570,805,537.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,805,537.13/26,777.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,316.64

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