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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,961.66, 37,207.86 and 15,024.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,961.66, 37,207.86 and 15,024.89 is: 20,734.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,961.66 : 37,207.86 = 15,024.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,961.66/37,207.86 = 15,024.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,961.66x = 37,207.86 × 15,024.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,961.66x = 559,044,040.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,044,040.31/26,961.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,734.78

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