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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,962.73, 37,208.93 and 15,025.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,962.73, 37,208.93 and 15,025.66 is: 20,735.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,962.73 : 37,208.93 = 15,025.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,962.73/37,208.93 = 15,025.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,962.73x = 37,208.93 × 15,025.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,962.73x = 559,088,562.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,088,562.99/26,962.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,735.61

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