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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,958.21, 37,202.09 and 15,021.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,958.21, 37,202.09 and 15,021.33 is: 20,729.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,958.21 : 37,202.09 = 15,021.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,958.21/37,202.09 = 15,021.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,958.21x = 37,202.09 × 15,021.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,958.21x = 558,824,795.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,824,795.47/26,958.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,729.30

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