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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,962.36, 37,206.88 and 15,027

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,962.36, 37,206.88 and 15,027 is: 20,736.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,962.36 : 37,206.88 = 15,027 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,962.36/37,206.88 = 15,027/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,962.36x = 37,206.88 × 15,027
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,962.36x = 559,107,785.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,107,785.76/26,962.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,736.60

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