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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,963.46, 37,209.76 and 15,027.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,963.46, 37,209.76 and 15,027.57 is: 20,738.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,963.46 : 37,209.76 = 15,027.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,963.46/37,209.76 = 15,027.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,963.46x = 37,209.76 × 15,027.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,963.46x = 559,172,309.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,172,309.73/26,963.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,738.15

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