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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,832.11, 37,030.04 and 15,502.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,832.11, 37,030.04 and 15,502.08 is: 21,393.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,832.11 : 37,030.04 = 15,502.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,832.11/37,030.04 = 15,502.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,832.11x = 37,030.04 × 15,502.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,832.11x = 574,042,849.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,042,849.17/26,832.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,393.88

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