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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,960.49, 37,204.41 and 15,023.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,960.49, 37,204.41 and 15,023.52 is: 20,731.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,960.49 : 37,204.41 = 15,023.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,960.49/37,204.41 = 15,023.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,960.49x = 37,204.41 × 15,023.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,960.49x = 558,941,197.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,941,197.72/26,960.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,731.86

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