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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,811.52, 37,001.58 and 15,483.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,811.52, 37,001.58 and 15,483.08 is: 21,367.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,811.52 : 37,001.58 = 15,483.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,811.52/37,001.58 = 15,483.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,811.52x = 37,001.58 × 15,483.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,811.52x = 572,898,423.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,898,423.27/26,811.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,367.62

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