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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,957.52, 37,202.28 and 15,020.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,957.52, 37,202.28 and 15,020.58 is: 20,728.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,957.52 : 37,202.28 = 15,020.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,957.52/37,202.28 = 15,020.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,957.52x = 37,202.28 × 15,020.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,957.52x = 558,799,822.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,799,822.92/26,957.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,728.90

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