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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,960.28, 37,205.46 and 15,024.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,960.28, 37,205.46 and 15,024.30 is: 20,733.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,960.28 : 37,205.46 = 15,024.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,960.28/37,205.46 = 15,024.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,960.28x = 37,205.46 × 15,024.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,960.28x = 558,985,992.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,985,992.68/26,960.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,733.69

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