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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,962.40, 37,203.68 and 15,023.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,962.40, 37,203.68 and 15,023.04 is: 20,729.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,962.40 : 37,203.68 = 15,023.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,962.40/37,203.68 = 15,023.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,962.40x = 37,203.68 × 15,023.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,962.40x = 558,912,372.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,912,372.79/26,962.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,729.33

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