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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,932.67, 37,173.62 and 15,600.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,932.67, 37,173.62 and 15,600.33 is: 21,532.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,932.67 : 37,173.62 = 15,600.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,932.67/37,173.62 = 15,600.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,932.67x = 37,173.62 × 15,600.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,932.67x = 579,920,778.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,920,778.30/26,932.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,532.24

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