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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,794.95, 36,975.81 and 15,466.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,794.95, 36,975.81 and 15,466.47 is: 21,343.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,794.95 : 36,975.81 = 15,466.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,794.95/36,975.81 = 15,466.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,794.95x = 36,975.81 × 15,466.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,794.95x = 571,885,256.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,885,256.09/26,794.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,343.02

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