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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,804.10, 36,991.33 and 15,475.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,804.10, 36,991.33 and 15,475.67 is: 21,357.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,804.10 : 36,991.33 = 15,475.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,804.10/36,991.33 = 15,475.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,804.10x = 36,991.33 × 15,475.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,804.10x = 572,465,430.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,465,430.98/26,804.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,357.38

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