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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,844.08, 37,046.68 and 15,517.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,844.08, 37,046.68 and 15,517.36 is: 21,415.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,844.08 : 37,046.68 = 15,517.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,844.08/37,046.68 = 15,517.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,844.08x = 37,046.68 × 15,517.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,844.08x = 574,866,670.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,866,670.36/26,844.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,415.03

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