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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,867.39, 37,074.44 and 15,535.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,867.39, 37,074.44 and 15,535.96 is: 21,438.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,867.39 : 37,074.44 = 15,535.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,867.39/37,074.44 = 15,535.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,867.39x = 37,074.44 × 15,535.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,867.39x = 575,986,963.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,986,963.02/26,867.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,438.15

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