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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,845.08, 37,048.06 and 15,518.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,845.08, 37,048.06 and 15,518.36 is: 21,416.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,845.08 : 37,048.06 = 15,518.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,845.08/37,048.06 = 15,518.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,845.08x = 37,048.06 × 15,518.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,845.08x = 574,925,132.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,925,132.38/26,845.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,416.41

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