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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,966.36, 37,204.78 and 15,027.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,966.36, 37,204.78 and 15,027.44 is: 20,732.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,966.36 : 37,204.78 = 15,027.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,966.36/37,204.78 = 15,027.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,966.36x = 37,204.78 × 15,027.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,966.36x = 559,092,599.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,092,599.16/26,966.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,732.97

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