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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,963.40, 37,210.14 and 15,027.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,963.40, 37,210.14 and 15,027.24 is: 20,737.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,963.40 : 37,210.14 = 15,027.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,963.40/37,210.14 = 15,027.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,963.40x = 37,210.14 × 15,027.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,963.40x = 559,165,704.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,165,704.21/26,963.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,737.95

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