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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,994.17, 37,252.22 and 15,670.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,994.17, 37,252.22 and 15,670.50 is: 21,625.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,994.17 : 37,252.22 = 15,670.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,994.17/37,252.22 = 15,670.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,994.17x = 37,252.22 × 15,670.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,994.17x = 583,760,835.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,760,835.16/26,994.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,625.45

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