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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,950.58, 37,191.84 and 15,622.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,950.58, 37,191.84 and 15,622.28 is: 21,558.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,950.58 : 37,191.84 = 15,622.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,950.58/37,191.84 = 15,622.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,950.58x = 37,191.84 × 15,622.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,950.58x = 581,021,338.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,021,338.20/26,950.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,558.77

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