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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,975.44, 37,226.28 and 15,651.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,975.44, 37,226.28 and 15,651.69 is: 21,599.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,975.44 : 37,226.28 = 15,651.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,975.44/37,226.28 = 15,651.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,975.44x = 37,226.28 × 15,651.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,975.44x = 582,654,194.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,654,194.41/26,975.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,599.43

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