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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,973.58, 37,220.46 and 15,640.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,973.58, 37,220.46 and 15,640.72 is: 21,582.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,973.58 : 37,220.46 = 15,640.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,973.58/37,220.46 = 15,640.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,973.58x = 37,220.46 × 15,640.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,973.58x = 582,154,793.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,154,793.13/26,973.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,582.41

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