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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,958.26, 37,203.18 and 15,627.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,958.26, 37,203.18 and 15,627.80 is: 21,566.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,958.26 : 37,203.18 = 15,627.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,958.26/37,203.18 = 15,627.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,958.26x = 37,203.18 × 15,627.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,958.26x = 581,403,856.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,403,856.40/26,958.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,566.82

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