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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,825.22, 37,020.42 and 15,496.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,825.22, 37,020.42 and 15,496.80 is: 21,386.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,825.22 : 37,020.42 = 15,496.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,825.22/37,020.42 = 15,496.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,825.22x = 37,020.42 × 15,496.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,825.22x = 573,698,044.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,698,044.66/26,825.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,386.52

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