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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,989.03, 37,235.07 and 15,652.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,989.03, 37,235.07 and 15,652.27 is: 21,594.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,989.03 : 37,235.07 = 15,652.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,989.03/37,235.07 = 15,652.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,989.03x = 37,235.07 × 15,652.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,989.03x = 582,813,369.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,813,369.11/26,989.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,594.45

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