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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,962.59, 37,209.95 and 15,026.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,962.59, 37,209.95 and 15,026.23 is: 20,737.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,962.59 : 37,209.95 = 15,026.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,962.59/37,209.95 = 15,026.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,962.59x = 37,209.95 × 15,026.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,962.59x = 559,125,266.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,125,266.99/26,962.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,737.08

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