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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,906.97, 37,125.98 and 15,575.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,906.97, 37,125.98 and 15,575.79 is: 21,491.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,906.97 : 37,125.98 = 15,575.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,906.97/37,125.98 = 15,575.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,906.97x = 37,125.98 × 15,575.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,906.97x = 578,266,390.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,266,390.15/26,906.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,491.32

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