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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,972.19, 37,216.94 and 15,642.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,972.19, 37,216.94 and 15,642.72 is: 21,584.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,972.19 : 37,216.94 = 15,642.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,972.19/37,216.94 = 15,642.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,972.19x = 37,216.94 × 15,642.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,972.19x = 582,174,093.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,174,093.46/26,972.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,584.24

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