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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,960.04, 37,204.76 and 15,023.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,960.04, 37,204.76 and 15,023.27 is: 20,732.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,960.04 : 37,204.76 = 15,023.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,960.04/37,204.76 = 15,023.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,960.04x = 37,204.76 × 15,023.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,960.04x = 558,936,893.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,936,893.63/26,960.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,732.05

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