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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,895.79, 37,113.59 and 15,563.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,895.79, 37,113.59 and 15,563.03 is: 21,475.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,895.79 : 37,113.59 = 15,563.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,895.79/37,113.59 = 15,563.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,895.79x = 37,113.59 × 15,563.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,895.79x = 577,599,729.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,599,729.01/26,895.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,475.47

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