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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,792.22, 36,975.87 and 15,613.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,792.22, 36,975.87 and 15,613.50 is: 21,548.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,792.22 : 36,975.87 = 15,613.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,792.22/36,975.87 = 15,613.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,792.22x = 36,975.87 × 15,613.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,792.22x = 577,322,746.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,322,746.25/26,792.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,548.15

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