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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,962.64, 37,204.05 and 15,025.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,962.64, 37,204.05 and 15,025.64 is: 20,732.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,962.64 : 37,204.05 = 15,025.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,962.64/37,204.05 = 15,025.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,962.64x = 37,204.05 × 15,025.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,962.64x = 559,014,661.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,014,661.84/26,962.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,732.93

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