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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,960.10, 37,206.48 and 15,023.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,960.10, 37,206.48 and 15,023.94 is: 20,733.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,960.10 : 37,206.48 = 15,023.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,960.10/37,206.48 = 15,023.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,960.10x = 37,206.48 × 15,023.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,960.10x = 558,987,923.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,987,923.13/26,960.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,733.90

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