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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,882.34, 37,099.92 and 15,555.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,882.34, 37,099.92 and 15,555.09 is: 21,467.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,882.34 : 37,099.92 = 15,555.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,882.34/37,099.92 = 15,555.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,882.34x = 37,099.92 × 15,555.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,882.34x = 577,092,594.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,092,594.59/26,882.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,467.35

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