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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,963.24, 37,208.75 and 15,026.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,963.24, 37,208.75 and 15,026.31 is: 20,736.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,963.24 : 37,208.75 = 15,026.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,963.24/37,208.75 = 15,026.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,963.24x = 37,208.75 × 15,026.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,963.24x = 559,110,212.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,110,212.21/26,963.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,736.02

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