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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,848.19, 37,047.79 and 15,676.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,848.19, 37,047.79 and 15,676.67 is: 21,632.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,848.19 : 37,047.79 = 15,676.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,848.19/37,047.79 = 15,676.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,848.19x = 37,047.79 × 15,676.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,848.19x = 580,785,978.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,785,978.06/26,848.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,632.22

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