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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,951.72, 37,195.38 and 15,624.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,951.72, 37,195.38 and 15,624.68 is: 21,563.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,951.72 : 37,195.38 = 15,624.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,951.72/37,195.38 = 15,624.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,951.72x = 37,195.38 × 15,624.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,951.72x = 581,165,909.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,165,909.98/26,951.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,563.22

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