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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,992.46, 37,249.76 and 15,668.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,992.46, 37,249.76 and 15,668.72 is: 21,622.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,992.46 : 37,249.76 = 15,668.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,992.46/37,249.76 = 15,668.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,992.46x = 37,249.76 × 15,668.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,992.46x = 583,655,794.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,655,794.91/26,992.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,622.92

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