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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,637.52, 39,943.88 and 15,547.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,637.52, 39,943.88 and 15,547.44 is: 23,313.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,637.52 : 39,943.88 = 15,547.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,637.52/39,943.88 = 15,547.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,637.52x = 39,943.88 × 15,547.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,637.52x = 621,025,077.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,025,077.67/26,637.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,313.92

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