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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,810.38, 36,999.99 and 15,481.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,810.38, 36,999.99 and 15,481.92 is: 21,366.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,810.38 : 36,999.99 = 15,481.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,810.38/36,999.99 = 15,481.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,810.38x = 36,999.99 × 15,481.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,810.38x = 572,830,885.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,830,885.18/26,810.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,366.01

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