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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,797.45, 36,971.96 and 15,465.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,797.45, 36,971.96 and 15,465.44 is: 21,337.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,797.45 : 36,971.96 = 15,465.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,797.45/36,971.96 = 15,465.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,797.45x = 36,971.96 × 15,465.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,797.45x = 571,787,551.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,787,551.74/26,797.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,337.39

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