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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,961.92, 37,207.48 and 15,633.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,961.92, 37,207.48 and 15,633.60 is: 21,574.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,961.92 : 37,207.48 = 15,633.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,961.92/37,207.48 = 15,633.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,961.92x = 37,207.48 × 15,633.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,961.92x = 581,686,859.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,686,859.33/26,961.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,574.39

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