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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,930.52, 37,166.46 and 15,756.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,930.52, 37,166.46 and 15,756.12 is: 21,744.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,930.52 : 37,166.46 = 15,756.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,930.52/37,166.46 = 15,756.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,930.52x = 37,166.46 × 15,756.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,930.52x = 585,599,203.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,599,203.74/26,930.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,744.82

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