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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,875.92, 37,091.52 and 15,546

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,875.92, 37,091.52 and 15,546 is: 21,455.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,875.92 : 37,091.52 = 15,546 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,875.92/37,091.52 = 15,546/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,875.92x = 37,091.52 × 15,546
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,875.92x = 576,624,769.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,624,769.92/26,875.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,455.07

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