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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,960.81, 37,205.78 and 15,024.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,960.81, 37,205.78 and 15,024.02 is: 20,733.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,960.81 : 37,205.78 = 15,024.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,960.81/37,205.78 = 15,024.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,960.81x = 37,205.78 × 15,024.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,960.81x = 558,980,121.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,980,121.69/26,960.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,733.06

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