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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,930.52, 37,158.48 and 15,599.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,930.52, 37,158.48 and 15,599.34 is: 21,523.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,930.52 : 37,158.48 = 15,599.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,930.52/37,158.48 = 15,599.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,930.52x = 37,158.48 × 15,599.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,930.52x = 579,647,763.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,647,763.40/26,930.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,523.82

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