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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,963.78, 37,206.62 and 15,025.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,963.78, 37,206.62 and 15,025.60 is: 20,733.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,963.78 : 37,206.62 = 15,025.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,963.78/37,206.62 = 15,025.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,963.78x = 37,206.62 × 15,025.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,963.78x = 559,051,603.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,051,603.44/26,963.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,733.43

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