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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,910.84, 37,135.98 and 15,732.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,910.84, 37,135.98 and 15,732.60 is: 21,710.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,910.84 : 37,135.98 = 15,732.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,910.84/37,135.98 = 15,732.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,910.84x = 37,135.98 × 15,732.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,910.84x = 584,245,518.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,245,518.95/26,910.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,710.42

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