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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,932.78, 37,161.60 and 15,601.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,932.78, 37,161.60 and 15,601.60 is: 21,526.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,932.78 : 37,161.60 = 15,601.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,932.78/37,161.60 = 15,601.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,932.78x = 37,161.60 × 15,601.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,932.78x = 579,780,418.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,780,418.56/26,932.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,526.94

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