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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,958.49, 37,201.65 and 15,021.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,958.49, 37,201.65 and 15,021.52 is: 20,729.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,958.49 : 37,201.65 = 15,021.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,958.49/37,201.65 = 15,021.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,958.49x = 37,201.65 × 15,021.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,958.49x = 558,825,329.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,825,329.51/26,958.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,729.10

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