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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,961.28, 37,206.84 and 15,025.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,961.28, 37,206.84 and 15,025.30 is: 20,735.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,961.28 : 37,206.84 = 15,025.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,961.28/37,206.84 = 15,025.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,961.28x = 37,206.84 × 15,025.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,961.28x = 559,043,933.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,043,933.05/26,961.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,735.07

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