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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,963.16, 37,209.33 and 15,639.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,963.16, 37,209.33 and 15,639.39 is: 21,582.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,963.16 : 37,209.33 = 15,639.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,963.16/37,209.33 = 15,639.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,963.16x = 37,209.33 × 15,639.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,963.16x = 581,931,223.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,931,223.51/26,963.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,582.46

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