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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,841.39, 37,046.56 and 15,511.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,841.39, 37,046.56 and 15,511.37 is: 21,408.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,841.39 : 37,046.56 = 15,511.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,841.39/37,046.56 = 15,511.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,841.39x = 37,046.56 × 15,511.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,841.39x = 574,642,714.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,642,714.15/26,841.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,408.83

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