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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,881.48, 37,090.74 and 15,698.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,881.48, 37,090.74 and 15,698.44 is: 21,660.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,881.48 : 37,090.74 = 15,698.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,881.48/37,090.74 = 15,698.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,881.48x = 37,090.74 × 15,698.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,881.48x = 582,266,756.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,266,756.45/26,881.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,660.52

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