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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,811.64, 37,001.82 and 15,481.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,811.64, 37,001.82 and 15,481.62 is: 21,365.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,811.64 : 37,001.82 = 15,481.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,811.64/37,001.82 = 15,481.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,811.64x = 37,001.82 × 15,481.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,811.64x = 572,847,854.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,847,854.13/26,811.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,365.64

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