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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,990.80, 37,251.81 and 15,669.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,990.80, 37,251.81 and 15,669.70 is: 21,626.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,990.80 : 37,251.81 = 15,669.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,990.80/37,251.81 = 15,669.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,990.80x = 37,251.81 × 15,669.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,990.80x = 583,724,594.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,724,594.03/26,990.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,626.80

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