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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,963.40, 37,206.92 and 15,026.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,963.40, 37,206.92 and 15,026.44 is: 20,735.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,963.40 : 37,206.92 = 15,026.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,963.40/37,206.92 = 15,026.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,963.40x = 37,206.92 × 15,026.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,963.40x = 559,087,550.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,087,550.96/26,963.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,735.05

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