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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,952.57, 37,199.43 and 15,629.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,952.57, 37,199.43 and 15,629.31 is: 21,571.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,952.57 : 37,199.43 = 15,629.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,952.57/37,199.43 = 15,629.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,952.57x = 37,199.43 × 15,629.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,952.57x = 581,401,423.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,401,423.29/26,952.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,571.28

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