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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,881.99, 37,093.08 and 15,395.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,881.99, 37,093.08 and 15,395.12 is: 21,242.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,881.99 : 37,093.08 = 15,395.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,881.99/37,093.08 = 15,395.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,881.99x = 37,093.08 × 15,395.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,881.99x = 571,052,290.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,052,290.04/26,881.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,242.93

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