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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,959.66, 37,204.27 and 15,635.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,959.66, 37,204.27 and 15,635.70 is: 21,577.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,959.66 : 37,204.27 = 15,635.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,959.66/37,204.27 = 15,635.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,959.66x = 37,204.27 × 15,635.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,959.66x = 581,714,963.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,714,963.50/26,959.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,577.24

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