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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,770.72, 36,946.20 and 15,592

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,770.72, 36,946.20 and 15,592 is: 21,518.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,770.72 : 36,946.20 = 15,592 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,770.72/36,946.20 = 15,592/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,770.72x = 36,946.20 × 15,592
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,770.72x = 576,065,150.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,065,150.40/26,770.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,518.48

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