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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,929.77, 37,157.45 and 15,598.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,929.77, 37,157.45 and 15,598.59 is: 21,522.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,929.77 : 37,157.45 = 15,598.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,929.77/37,157.45 = 15,598.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,929.77x = 37,157.45 × 15,598.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,929.77x = 579,603,828.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,603,828.00/26,929.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,522.79

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