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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,961.40, 37,204.16 and 15,024.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,961.40, 37,204.16 and 15,024.44 is: 20,732.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,961.40 : 37,204.16 = 15,024.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,961.40/37,204.16 = 15,024.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,961.40x = 37,204.16 × 15,024.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,961.40x = 558,971,669.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,971,669.67/26,961.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,732.29

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