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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,791.56, 36,970.53 and 15,461.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,791.56, 36,970.53 and 15,461.52 is: 21,335.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,791.56 : 36,970.53 = 15,461.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,791.56/36,970.53 = 15,461.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,791.56x = 36,970.53 × 15,461.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,791.56x = 571,620,589.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,620,589.01/26,791.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,335.85

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