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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,948.54, 37,188.44 and 15,617.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,948.54, 37,188.44 and 15,617.74 is: 21,552.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,948.54 : 37,188.44 = 15,617.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,948.54/37,188.44 = 15,617.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,948.54x = 37,188.44 × 15,617.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,948.54x = 580,799,494.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,799,494.12/26,948.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,552.17

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