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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,845.53, 37,048.47 and 15,517.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,845.53, 37,048.47 and 15,517.08 is: 21,414.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,845.53 : 37,048.47 = 15,517.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,845.53/37,048.47 = 15,517.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,845.53x = 37,048.47 × 15,517.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,845.53x = 574,884,072.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,884,072.87/26,845.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,414.52

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