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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,829.98, 37,022.90 and 15,926.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,829.98, 37,022.90 and 15,926.24 is: 21,976.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,829.98 : 37,022.90 = 15,926.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,829.98/37,022.90 = 15,926.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,829.98x = 37,022.90 × 15,926.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,829.98x = 589,635,590.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,635,590.90/26,829.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,976.74

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