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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,808.62, 37,001.16 and 15,485.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,808.62, 37,001.16 and 15,485.45 is: 21,372.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,808.62 : 37,001.16 = 15,485.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,808.62/37,001.16 = 15,485.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,808.62x = 37,001.16 × 15,485.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,808.62x = 572,979,428.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,979,428.12/26,808.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,372.96

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