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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,788.89, 36,968.37 and 15,458.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,788.89, 36,968.37 and 15,458.25 is: 21,332.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,788.89 : 36,968.37 = 15,458.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,788.89/36,968.37 = 15,458.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,788.89x = 36,968.37 × 15,458.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,788.89x = 571,466,305.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,466,305.55/26,788.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,332.21

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