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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,964.56, 37,211.22 and 15,640.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,964.56, 37,211.22 and 15,640.76 is: 21,584.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,964.56 : 37,211.22 = 15,640.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,964.56/37,211.22 = 15,640.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,964.56x = 37,211.22 × 15,640.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,964.56x = 582,011,656.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,011,656.16/26,964.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,584.32

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