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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,825.40, 37,024.77 and 15,496.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,825.40, 37,024.77 and 15,496.74 is: 21,388.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,825.40 : 37,024.77 = 15,496.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,825.40/37,024.77 = 15,496.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,825.40x = 37,024.77 × 15,496.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,825.40x = 573,763,234.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,763,234.25/26,825.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,388.80

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