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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,960.36, 37,204.78 and 15,023.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,960.36, 37,204.78 and 15,023.44 is: 20,732.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,960.36 : 37,204.78 = 15,023.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,960.36/37,204.78 = 15,023.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,960.36x = 37,204.78 × 15,023.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,960.36x = 558,943,780.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,943,780.04/26,960.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,732.06

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