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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,960.22, 37,205.10 and 15,636.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,960.22, 37,205.10 and 15,636.29 is: 21,578.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,960.22 : 37,205.10 = 15,636.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,960.22/37,205.10 = 15,636.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,960.22x = 37,205.10 × 15,636.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,960.22x = 581,749,547.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,749,547.05/26,960.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,578.07

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