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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,961.74, 37,207.23 and 15,024.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,961.74, 37,207.23 and 15,024.81 is: 20,734.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,961.74 : 37,207.23 = 15,024.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,961.74/37,207.23 = 15,024.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,961.74x = 37,207.23 × 15,024.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,961.74x = 559,031,561.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,031,561.38/26,961.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,734.26

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