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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,782.20, 36,958.80 and 15,451.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,782.20, 36,958.80 and 15,451.72 is: 21,323.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,782.20 : 36,958.80 = 15,451.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,782.20/36,958.80 = 15,451.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,782.20x = 36,958.80 × 15,451.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,782.20x = 571,077,029.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,077,029.14/26,782.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,323.01

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