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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,795.49, 36,982.89 and 15,472.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,795.49, 36,982.89 and 15,472.32 is: 21,354.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,795.49 : 36,982.89 = 15,472.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,795.49/36,982.89 = 15,472.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,795.49x = 36,982.89 × 15,472.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,795.49x = 572,211,108.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,211,108.60/26,795.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,354.75

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