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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,965.34, 37,209.08 and 15,632.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,965.34, 37,209.08 and 15,632.47 is: 21,571.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,965.34 : 37,209.08 = 15,632.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,965.34/37,209.08 = 15,632.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,965.34x = 37,209.08 × 15,632.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,965.34x = 581,669,826.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,669,826.83/26,965.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,571.02

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