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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,960.67, 37,205.87 and 15,636.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,960.67, 37,205.87 and 15,636.88 is: 21,578.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,960.67 : 37,205.87 = 15,636.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,960.67/37,205.87 = 15,636.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,960.67x = 37,205.87 × 15,636.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,960.67x = 581,783,538.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,783,538.46/26,960.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,578.97

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