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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,854.36, 37,059.58 and 15,524.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,854.36, 37,059.58 and 15,524.20 is: 21,423.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,854.36 : 37,059.58 = 15,524.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,854.36/37,059.58 = 15,524.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,854.36x = 37,059.58 × 15,524.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,854.36x = 575,320,331.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,320,331.84/26,854.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,423.72

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