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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,842.44, 37,039.86 and 15,670.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,842.44, 37,039.86 and 15,670.92 is: 21,624.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,842.44 : 37,039.86 = 15,670.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,842.44/37,039.86 = 15,670.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,842.44x = 37,039.86 × 15,670.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,842.44x = 580,448,682.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,448,682.87/26,842.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,624.29

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