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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,960.99, 37,205.64 and 15,024.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,960.99, 37,205.64 and 15,024.06 is: 20,732.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,960.99 : 37,205.64 = 15,024.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,960.99/37,205.64 = 15,024.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,960.99x = 37,205.64 × 15,024.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,960.99x = 558,979,767.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,979,767.70/26,960.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,732.91

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