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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,958.93, 37,203.21 and 15,634.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,958.93, 37,203.21 and 15,634.98 is: 21,576.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,958.93 : 37,203.21 = 15,634.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,958.93/37,203.21 = 15,634.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,958.93x = 37,203.21 × 15,634.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,958.93x = 581,671,444.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,671,444.29/26,958.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,576.21

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