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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,811.01, 36,995.02 and 15,325.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,811.01, 36,995.02 and 15,325.75 is: 21,147.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,811.01 : 36,995.02 = 15,325.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,811.01/36,995.02 = 15,325.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,811.01x = 36,995.02 × 15,325.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,811.01x = 566,976,427.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,976,427.77/26,811.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,147.15

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