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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,990.01, 37,244.61 and 15,658.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,990.01, 37,244.61 and 15,658.62 is: 21,607.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,990.01 : 37,244.61 = 15,658.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,990.01/37,244.61 = 15,658.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,990.01x = 37,244.61 × 15,658.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,990.01x = 583,199,055.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,199,055.37/26,990.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,607.96

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