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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,805.38, 36,993.10 and 15,476.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,805.38, 36,993.10 and 15,476.95 is: 21,359.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,805.38 : 36,993.10 = 15,476.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,805.38/36,993.10 = 15,476.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,805.38x = 36,993.10 × 15,476.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,805.38x = 572,540,285.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,540,285.91/26,805.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,359.16

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