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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,932.02, 37,168.53 and 15,757.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,932.02, 37,168.53 and 15,757.62 is: 21,746.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,932.02 : 37,168.53 = 15,757.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,932.02/37,168.53 = 15,757.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,932.02x = 37,168.53 × 15,757.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,932.02x = 585,687,571.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,687,571.70/26,932.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,746.89

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