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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,962.40, 37,205.54 and 15,025.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,962.40, 37,205.54 and 15,025.44 is: 20,733.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,962.40 : 37,205.54 = 15,025.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,962.40/37,205.54 = 15,025.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,962.40x = 37,205.54 × 15,025.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,962.40x = 559,029,608.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,029,608.94/26,962.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,733.67

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