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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,955.23, 37,198.58 and 15,625.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,955.23, 37,198.58 and 15,625.35 is: 21,563.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,955.23 : 37,198.58 = 15,625.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,955.23/37,198.58 = 15,625.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,955.23x = 37,198.58 × 15,625.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,955.23x = 581,240,753.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,240,753.88/26,955.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,563.19

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