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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,960.84, 37,205.54 and 15,024.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,960.84, 37,205.54 and 15,024.12 is: 20,733.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,960.84 : 37,205.54 = 15,024.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,960.84/37,205.54 = 15,024.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,960.84x = 37,205.54 × 15,024.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,960.84x = 558,980,497.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,980,497.62/26,960.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,733.05

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