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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,931.87, 37,168.02 and 15,604.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,931.87, 37,168.02 and 15,604.43 is: 21,535.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,931.87 : 37,168.02 = 15,604.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,931.87/37,168.02 = 15,604.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,931.87x = 37,168.02 × 15,604.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,931.87x = 579,985,580.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,985,580.49/26,931.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,535.29

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