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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,834.08, 37,035.48 and 15,656.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,834.08, 37,035.48 and 15,656.08 is: 21,607.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,834.08 : 37,035.48 = 15,656.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,834.08/37,035.48 = 15,656.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,834.08x = 37,035.48 × 15,656.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,834.08x = 579,830,437.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,830,437.72/26,834.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,607.99

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