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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,951.63, 37,194.30 and 15,620.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,951.63, 37,194.30 and 15,620.94 is: 21,557.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,951.63 : 37,194.30 = 15,620.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,951.63/37,194.30 = 15,620.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,951.63x = 37,194.30 × 15,620.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,951.63x = 581,009,928.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,009,928.64/26,951.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,557.51

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