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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,964.17, 37,211.63 and 15,027.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,964.17, 37,211.63 and 15,027.40 is: 20,738.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,964.17 : 37,211.63 = 15,027.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,964.17/37,211.63 = 15,027.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,964.17x = 37,211.63 × 15,027.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,964.17x = 559,194,048.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,194,048.66/26,964.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,738.41

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