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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,864.39, 37,073.30 and 15,536.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,864.39, 37,073.30 and 15,536.44 is: 21,440.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,864.39 : 37,073.30 = 15,536.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,864.39/37,073.30 = 15,536.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,864.39x = 37,073.30 × 15,536.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,864.39x = 575,987,069.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,987,069.71/26,864.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,440.54

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