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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,845.41, 37,046.66 and 15,667.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,845.41, 37,046.66 and 15,667.41 is: 21,621.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,845.41 : 37,046.66 = 15,667.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,845.41/37,046.66 = 15,667.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,845.41x = 37,046.66 × 15,667.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,845.41x = 580,425,133.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,425,133.01/26,845.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,621.02

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