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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,779.88, 36,947.94 and 15,593.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,779.88, 36,947.94 and 15,593.96 is: 21,514.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,779.88 : 36,947.94 = 15,593.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,779.88/36,947.94 = 15,593.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,779.88x = 36,947.94 × 15,593.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,779.88x = 576,164,698.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,164,698.44/26,779.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,514.83

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