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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,949.41, 37,190.10 and 15,625.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,949.41, 37,190.10 and 15,625.46 is: 21,563.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,949.41 : 37,190.10 = 15,625.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,949.41/37,190.10 = 15,625.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,949.41x = 37,190.10 × 15,625.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,949.41x = 581,112,362.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,112,362.32/26,949.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,563.08

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