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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,793.95, 36,967.13 and 15,461.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,793.95, 36,967.13 and 15,461.94 is: 21,332.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,793.95 : 36,967.13 = 15,461.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,793.95/36,967.13 = 15,461.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,793.95x = 36,967.13 × 15,461.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,793.95x = 571,583,468.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,583,468.72/26,793.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,332.56

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