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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,975.59, 37,225.60 and 15,644.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,975.59, 37,225.60 and 15,644.38 is: 21,588.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,975.59 : 37,225.60 = 15,644.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,975.59/37,225.60 = 15,644.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,975.59x = 37,225.60 × 15,644.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,975.59x = 582,371,353.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,371,353.91/26,975.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,588.83

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