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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,961.99, 37,207.58 and 15,025.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,961.99, 37,207.58 and 15,025.06 is: 20,734.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,961.99 : 37,207.58 = 15,025.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,961.99/37,207.58 = 15,025.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,961.99x = 37,207.58 × 15,025.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,961.99x = 559,046,121.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,046,121.95/26,961.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,734.60

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