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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,958.25, 37,202.79 and 15,628.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,958.25, 37,202.79 and 15,628.60 is: 21,567.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,958.25 : 37,202.79 = 15,628.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,958.25/37,202.79 = 15,628.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,958.25x = 37,202.79 × 15,628.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,958.25x = 581,427,523.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,427,523.79/26,958.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,567.70

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