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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,795.87, 36,977.73 and 15,464.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,795.87, 36,977.73 and 15,464.48 is: 21,340.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,795.87 : 36,977.73 = 15,464.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,795.87/36,977.73 = 15,464.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,795.87x = 36,977.73 × 15,464.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,795.87x = 571,841,366.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,841,366.03/26,795.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,340.65

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