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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,813.08, 37,006.50 and 15,635.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,813.08, 37,006.50 and 15,635.08 is: 21,579.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,813.08 : 37,006.50 = 15,635.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,813.08/37,006.50 = 15,635.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,813.08x = 37,006.50 × 15,635.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,813.08x = 578,599,588.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,599,588.02/26,813.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,579.01

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