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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,948.76, 37,189.29 and 15,624.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,948.76, 37,189.29 and 15,624.86 is: 21,562.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,948.76 : 37,189.29 = 15,624.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,948.76/37,189.29 = 15,624.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,948.76x = 37,189.29 × 15,624.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,948.76x = 581,077,322.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,077,322.40/26,948.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,562.31

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