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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,965.36, 37,203.40 and 15,026.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,965.36, 37,203.40 and 15,026.44 is: 20,731.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,965.36 : 37,203.40 = 15,026.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,965.36/37,203.40 = 15,026.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,965.36x = 37,203.40 × 15,026.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,965.36x = 559,034,657.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,034,657.90/26,965.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,731.59

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