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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,954.07, 37,201.50 and 15,630.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,954.07, 37,201.50 and 15,630.81 is: 21,573.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,954.07 : 37,201.50 = 15,630.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,954.07/37,201.50 = 15,630.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,954.07x = 37,201.50 × 15,630.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,954.07x = 581,489,578.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,489,578.22/26,954.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,573.35

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