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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,964.48, 37,210.55 and 15,027.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,964.48, 37,210.55 and 15,027.51 is: 20,737.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,964.48 : 37,210.55 = 15,027.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,964.48/37,210.55 = 15,027.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,964.48x = 37,210.55 × 15,027.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,964.48x = 559,181,837.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,181,837.09/26,964.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,737.72

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