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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,963.22, 37,209.30 and 15,026.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,963.22, 37,209.30 and 15,026.32 is: 20,736.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,963.22 : 37,209.30 = 15,026.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,963.22/37,209.30 = 15,026.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,963.22x = 37,209.30 × 15,026.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,963.22x = 559,118,755.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,118,755.75/26,963.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,736.35

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