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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,846.08, 37,049.44 and 15,519.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,846.08, 37,049.44 and 15,519.36 is: 21,417.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,846.08 : 37,049.44 = 15,519.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,846.08/37,049.44 = 15,519.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,846.08x = 37,049.44 × 15,519.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,846.08x = 574,983,597.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,983,597.16/26,846.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,417.79

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