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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,992.08, 37,241.51 and 15,659.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,992.08, 37,241.51 and 15,659.33 is: 21,605.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,992.08 : 37,241.51 = 15,659.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,992.08/37,241.51 = 15,659.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,992.08x = 37,241.51 × 15,659.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,992.08x = 583,176,830.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,176,830.28/26,992.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,605.48

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