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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,843.61, 37,044.96 and 15,360.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,843.61, 37,044.96 and 15,360.39 is: 21,197.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,843.61 : 37,044.96 = 15,360.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,843.61/37,044.96 = 15,360.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,843.61x = 37,044.96 × 15,360.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,843.61x = 569,024,878.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,024,878.97/26,843.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,197.78

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