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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,732.93, 36,888.94 and 15,975.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,732.93, 36,888.94 and 15,975.66 is: 22,044.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,732.93 : 36,888.94 = 15,975.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,732.93/36,888.94 = 15,975.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,732.93x = 36,888.94 × 15,975.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,732.93x = 589,325,123.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,325,123.26/26,732.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,044.91

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