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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,835.36, 37,030.05 and 15,508.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,835.36, 37,030.05 and 15,508.50 is: 21,400.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,835.36 : 37,030.05 = 15,508.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,835.36/37,030.05 = 15,508.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,835.36x = 37,030.05 × 15,508.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,835.36x = 574,280,530.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,280,530.43/26,835.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,400.14

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