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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,926.44, 37,163.94 and 15,752.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,926.44, 37,163.94 and 15,752.04 is: 21,741.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,926.44 : 37,163.94 = 15,752.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,926.44/37,163.94 = 15,752.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,926.44x = 37,163.94 × 15,752.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,926.44x = 585,407,869.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,407,869.44/26,926.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,741.01

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