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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,835.44, 37,029.96 and 15,350.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,835.44, 37,029.96 and 15,350.48 is: 21,181.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,835.44 : 37,029.96 = 15,350.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,835.44/37,029.96 = 15,350.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,835.44x = 37,029.96 × 15,350.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,835.44x = 568,427,660.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,427,660.38/26,835.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,181.98

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