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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,952.96, 37,196.03 and 15,017.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,952.96, 37,196.03 and 15,017.03 is: 20,724.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,952.96 : 37,196.03 = 15,017.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,952.96/37,196.03 = 15,017.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,952.96x = 37,196.03 × 15,017.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,952.96x = 558,573,898.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,573,898.39/26,952.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,724.03

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