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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,807.37, 36,998.93 and 15,475.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,807.37, 36,998.93 and 15,475.28 is: 21,358.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,807.37 : 36,998.93 = 15,475.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,807.37/36,998.93 = 15,475.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,807.37x = 36,998.93 × 15,475.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,807.37x = 572,568,539.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,568,539.08/26,807.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,358.62

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