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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,961.17, 37,206.45 and 15,024.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,961.17, 37,206.45 and 15,024.92 is: 20,734.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,961.17 : 37,206.45 = 15,024.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,961.17/37,206.45 = 15,024.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,961.17x = 37,206.45 × 15,024.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,961.17x = 559,023,748.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,023,748.70/26,961.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,734.41

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