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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,537.99, 39,754.82 and 15,421.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,537.99, 39,754.82 and 15,421.34 is: 23,101.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,537.99 : 39,754.82 = 15,421.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,537.99/39,754.82 = 15,421.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,537.99x = 39,754.82 × 15,421.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,537.99x = 613,072,319.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,072,319.98/26,537.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,101.69

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