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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,958.53, 37,202.69 and 15,021.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,958.53, 37,202.69 and 15,021.77 is: 20,729.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,958.53 : 37,202.69 = 15,021.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,958.53/37,202.69 = 15,021.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,958.53x = 37,202.69 × 15,021.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,958.53x = 558,850,104.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,850,104.10/26,958.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,729.99

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