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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,965.86, 37,204.09 and 15,026.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,965.86, 37,204.09 and 15,026.94 is: 20,732.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,965.86 : 37,204.09 = 15,026.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,965.86/37,204.09 = 15,026.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,965.86x = 37,204.09 × 15,026.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,965.86x = 559,063,628.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,063,628.18/26,965.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,732.28

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