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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,963.19, 37,207.62 and 15,631.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,963.19, 37,207.62 and 15,631.80 is: 21,570.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,963.19 : 37,207.62 = 15,631.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,963.19/37,207.62 = 15,631.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,963.19x = 37,207.62 × 15,631.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,963.19x = 581,622,074.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,622,074.32/26,963.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,570.97

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