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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,811.97, 37,003.71 and 15,484.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,811.97, 37,003.71 and 15,484.22 is: 21,370.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,811.97 : 37,003.71 = 15,484.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,811.97/37,003.71 = 15,484.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,811.97x = 37,003.71 × 15,484.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,811.97x = 572,973,586.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,973,586.46/26,811.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,370.07

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