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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,848.20, 37,047.80 and 15,676.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,848.20, 37,047.80 and 15,676.68 is: 21,632.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,848.20 : 37,047.80 = 15,676.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,848.20/37,047.80 = 15,676.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,848.20x = 37,047.80 × 15,676.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,848.20x = 580,786,505.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,786,505.30/26,848.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,632.23

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