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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,961.48, 37,206.34 and 15,024.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,961.48, 37,206.34 and 15,024.56 is: 20,733.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,961.48 : 37,206.34 = 15,024.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,961.48/37,206.34 = 15,024.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,961.48x = 37,206.34 × 15,024.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,961.48x = 559,008,887.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,008,887.71/26,961.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,733.61

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