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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,962.14, 37,203.36 and 15,025.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,962.14, 37,203.36 and 15,025.14 is: 20,732.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,962.14 : 37,203.36 = 15,025.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,962.14/37,203.36 = 15,025.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,962.14x = 37,203.36 × 15,025.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,962.14x = 558,985,692.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,985,692.47/26,962.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,732.25

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