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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,934.96, 37,165.88 and 15,605.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,934.96, 37,165.88 and 15,605.48 is: 21,533.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,934.96 : 37,165.88 = 15,605.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,934.96/37,165.88 = 15,605.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,934.96x = 37,165.88 × 15,605.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,934.96x = 579,991,397.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,991,397.02/26,934.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,533.03

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