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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,958.17, 37,201.77 and 15,021.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,958.17, 37,201.77 and 15,021.25 is: 20,729.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,958.17 : 37,201.77 = 15,021.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,958.17/37,201.77 = 15,021.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,958.17x = 37,201.77 × 15,021.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,958.17x = 558,817,087.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,817,087.61/26,958.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,729.04

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