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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,811.08, 37,001.04 and 15,481.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,811.08, 37,001.04 and 15,481.05 is: 21,364.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,811.08 : 37,001.04 = 15,481.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,811.08/37,001.04 = 15,481.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,811.08x = 37,001.04 × 15,481.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,811.08x = 572,814,930.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,814,930.94/26,811.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,364.86

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