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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,959.57, 37,209.09 and 15,636.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,959.57, 37,209.09 and 15,636.31 is: 21,580.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,959.57 : 37,209.09 = 15,636.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,959.57/37,209.09 = 15,636.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,959.57x = 37,209.09 × 15,636.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,959.57x = 581,812,866.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,812,866.06/26,959.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,580.94

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