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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,789.78, 36,969.57 and 15,459.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,789.78, 36,969.57 and 15,459.14 is: 21,333.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,789.78 : 36,969.57 = 15,459.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,789.78/36,969.57 = 15,459.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,789.78x = 36,969.57 × 15,459.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,789.78x = 571,517,758.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,517,758.37/26,789.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,333.42

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