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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,963.17, 37,210.25 and 15,026.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,963.17, 37,210.25 and 15,026.40 is: 20,737.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,963.17 : 37,210.25 = 15,026.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,963.17/37,210.25 = 15,026.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,963.17x = 37,210.25 × 15,026.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,963.17x = 559,136,100.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,136,100.60/26,963.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,737.03

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