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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,963.47, 37,209.64 and 15,026.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,963.47, 37,209.64 and 15,026.57 is: 20,736.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,963.47 : 37,209.64 = 15,026.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,963.47/37,209.64 = 15,026.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,963.47x = 37,209.64 × 15,026.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,963.47x = 559,133,260.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,133,260.13/26,963.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,736.70

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