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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,932.82, 37,165.67 and 15,601.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,932.82, 37,165.67 and 15,601.58 is: 21,529.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,932.82 : 37,165.67 = 15,601.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,932.82/37,165.67 = 15,601.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,932.82x = 37,165.67 × 15,601.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,932.82x = 579,843,107.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,843,107.80/26,932.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,529.24

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