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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,958.08, 37,197.84 and 15,021.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,958.08, 37,197.84 and 15,021.12 is: 20,726.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,958.08 : 37,197.84 = 15,021.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,958.08/37,197.84 = 15,021.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,958.08x = 37,197.84 × 15,021.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,958.08x = 558,753,218.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,753,218.38/26,958.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,726.74

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