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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,958.36, 37,202.03 and 15,021.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,958.36, 37,202.03 and 15,021.44 is: 20,729.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,958.36 : 37,202.03 = 15,021.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,958.36/37,202.03 = 15,021.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,958.36x = 37,202.03 × 15,021.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,958.36x = 558,827,800.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,827,800.41/26,958.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,729.30

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