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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,962.99, 37,208.96 and 15,026.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,962.99, 37,208.96 and 15,026.06 is: 20,735.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,962.99 : 37,208.96 = 15,026.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,962.99/37,208.96 = 15,026.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,962.99x = 37,208.96 × 15,026.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,962.99x = 559,104,065.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,104,065.50/26,962.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,735.98

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