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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,975.32, 37,225.98 and 15,646.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,975.32, 37,225.98 and 15,646.96 is: 21,592.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,975.32 : 37,225.98 = 15,646.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,975.32/37,225.98 = 15,646.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,975.32x = 37,225.98 × 15,646.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,975.32x = 582,473,420.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,473,420.02/26,975.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,592.83

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