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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,806.46, 36,994.61 and 15,478.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,806.46, 36,994.61 and 15,478.05 is: 21,360.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,806.46 : 36,994.61 = 15,478.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,806.46/36,994.61 = 15,478.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,806.46x = 36,994.61 × 15,478.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,806.46x = 572,604,462.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,604,462.01/26,806.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,360.69

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