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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,963.74, 37,209.99 and 15,026.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,963.74, 37,209.99 and 15,026.81 is: 20,737.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,963.74 : 37,209.99 = 15,026.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,963.74/37,209.99 = 15,026.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,963.74x = 37,209.99 × 15,026.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,963.74x = 559,147,449.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,147,449.83/26,963.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,737.01

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