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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,824.52, 37,009.27 and 15,492.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,824.52, 37,009.27 and 15,492.52 is: 21,374.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,824.52 : 37,009.27 = 15,492.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,824.52/37,009.27 = 15,492.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,824.52x = 37,009.27 × 15,492.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,824.52x = 573,366,921.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,366,921.29/26,824.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,374.73

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