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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,932.37, 37,161.03 and 15,601.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,932.37, 37,161.03 and 15,601.19 is: 21,526.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,932.37 : 37,161.03 = 15,601.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,932.37/37,161.03 = 15,601.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,932.37x = 37,161.03 × 15,601.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,932.37x = 579,756,289.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,756,289.63/26,932.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,526.37

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