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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,822.77, 37,006.85 and 15,490.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,822.77, 37,006.85 and 15,490.77 is: 21,372.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,822.77 : 37,006.85 = 15,490.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,822.77/37,006.85 = 15,490.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,822.77x = 37,006.85 × 15,490.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,822.77x = 573,264,601.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,264,601.77/26,822.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,372.31

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