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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,959.92, 37,202.28 and 15,023.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,959.92, 37,202.28 and 15,023.04 is: 20,730.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,959.92 : 37,202.28 = 15,023.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,959.92/37,202.28 = 15,023.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,959.92x = 37,202.28 × 15,023.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,959.92x = 558,891,340.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,891,340.53/26,959.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,730.45

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