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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,848.41, 37,050.78 and 15,670.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,848.41, 37,050.78 and 15,670.41 is: 21,625.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,848.41 : 37,050.78 = 15,670.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,848.41/37,050.78 = 15,670.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,848.41x = 37,050.78 × 15,670.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,848.41x = 580,600,913.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,600,913.42/26,848.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,625.15

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