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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,923.40, 37,159.70 and 15,595.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,923.40, 37,159.70 and 15,595.45 is: 21,524.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,923.40 : 37,159.70 = 15,595.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,923.40/37,159.70 = 15,595.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,923.40x = 37,159.70 × 15,595.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,923.40x = 579,522,072.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,522,072.49/26,923.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,524.85

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