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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,932.73, 37,157.05 and 15,598.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,932.73, 37,157.05 and 15,598.09 is: 21,519.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,932.73 : 37,157.05 = 15,598.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,932.73/37,157.05 = 15,598.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,932.73x = 37,157.05 × 15,598.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,932.73x = 579,578,910.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,578,910.84/26,932.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,519.50

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