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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,825.47, 37,010.59 and 15,493.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,825.47, 37,010.59 and 15,493.48 is: 21,376.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,825.47 : 37,010.59 = 15,493.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,825.47/37,010.59 = 15,493.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,825.47x = 37,010.59 × 15,493.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,825.47x = 573,422,835.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,422,835.95/26,825.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,376.06

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