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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,963.99, 37,210.34 and 15,027.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,963.99, 37,210.34 and 15,027.06 is: 20,737.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,963.99 : 37,210.34 = 15,027.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,963.99/37,210.34 = 15,027.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,963.99x = 37,210.34 × 15,027.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,963.99x = 559,161,936.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,161,936.67/26,963.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,737.36

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