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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,795.07, 36,975.96 and 15,466.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,795.07, 36,975.96 and 15,466.61 is: 21,343.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,795.07 : 36,975.96 = 15,466.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,795.07/36,975.96 = 15,466.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,795.07x = 36,975.96 × 15,466.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,795.07x = 571,892,845.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,892,845.14/26,795.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,343.21

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