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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,958.06, 37,201.82 and 15,022.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,958.06, 37,201.82 and 15,022.71 is: 20,731.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,958.06 : 37,201.82 = 15,022.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,958.06/37,201.82 = 15,022.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,958.06x = 37,201.82 × 15,022.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,958.06x = 558,872,078.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,872,078.22/26,958.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,731.17

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