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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,956.74, 37,201.44 and 15,020.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,956.74, 37,201.44 and 15,020.07 is: 20,728.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,956.74 : 37,201.44 = 15,020.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,956.74/37,201.44 = 15,020.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,956.74x = 37,201.44 × 15,020.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,956.74x = 558,768,232.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,768,232.90/26,956.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,728.33

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