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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,846.53, 37,049.85 and 15,518.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,846.53, 37,049.85 and 15,518.08 is: 21,415.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,846.53 : 37,049.85 = 15,518.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,846.53/37,049.85 = 15,518.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,846.53x = 37,049.85 × 15,518.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,846.53x = 574,942,536.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,942,536.29/26,846.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,415.90

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