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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,956.76, 37,200.70 and 15,627.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,956.76, 37,200.70 and 15,627.08 is: 21,565.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,956.76 : 37,200.70 = 15,627.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,956.76/37,200.70 = 15,627.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,956.76x = 37,200.70 × 15,627.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,956.76x = 581,338,314.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,338,314.96/26,956.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,565.59

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