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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,858.22, 37,061.49 and 15,525.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,858.22, 37,061.49 and 15,525.92 is: 21,424.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,858.22 : 37,061.49 = 15,525.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,858.22/37,061.49 = 15,525.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,858.22x = 37,061.49 × 15,525.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,858.22x = 575,413,728.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,413,728.82/26,858.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,424.12

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