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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,806.10, 36,986.88 and 15,475.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,806.10, 36,986.88 and 15,475.40 is: 21,352.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,806.10 : 36,986.88 = 15,475.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,806.10/36,986.88 = 15,475.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,806.10x = 36,986.88 × 15,475.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,806.10x = 572,386,762.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,386,762.75/26,806.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,352.85

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