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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,795.52, 36,969.39 and 15,463.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,795.52, 36,969.39 and 15,463.53 is: 21,334.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,795.52 : 36,969.39 = 15,463.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,795.52/36,969.39 = 15,463.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,795.52x = 36,969.39 × 15,463.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,795.52x = 571,677,271.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,677,271.35/26,795.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,334.81

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