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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,940.36, 37,171.98 and 15,609.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,940.36, 37,171.98 and 15,609.24 is: 21,537.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,940.36 : 37,171.98 = 15,609.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,940.36/37,171.98 = 15,609.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,940.36x = 37,171.98 × 15,609.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,940.36x = 580,226,357.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,226,357.10/26,940.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,537.44

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