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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,934.57, 37,159.61 and 15,599.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,934.57, 37,159.61 and 15,599.93 is: 21,522.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,934.57 : 37,159.61 = 15,599.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,934.57/37,159.61 = 15,599.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,934.57x = 37,159.61 × 15,599.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,934.57x = 579,687,236.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,687,236.83/26,934.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,522.06

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