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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,966.52, 37,212.78 and 15,636.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,966.52, 37,212.78 and 15,636.49 is: 21,577.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,966.52 : 37,212.78 = 15,636.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,966.52/37,212.78 = 15,636.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,966.52x = 37,212.78 × 15,636.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,966.52x = 581,877,223.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,877,223.25/26,966.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,577.77

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