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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,822.11, 37,005.95 and 15,490.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,822.11, 37,005.95 and 15,490.11 is: 21,371.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,822.11 : 37,005.95 = 15,490.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,822.11/37,005.95 = 15,490.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,822.11x = 37,005.95 × 15,490.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,822.11x = 573,226,236.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,226,236.15/26,822.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,371.41

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