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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,815.56, 37,007.24 and 15,485.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,815.56, 37,007.24 and 15,485.55 is: 21,371.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,815.56 : 37,007.24 = 15,485.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,815.56/37,007.24 = 15,485.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,815.56x = 37,007.24 × 15,485.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,815.56x = 573,077,387.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,077,387.95/26,815.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,371.08

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