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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,958.98, 37,202.89 and 15,022.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,958.98, 37,202.89 and 15,022.06 is: 20,730.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,958.98 : 37,202.89 = 15,022.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,958.98/37,202.89 = 15,022.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,958.98x = 37,202.89 × 15,022.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,958.98x = 558,864,045.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,864,045.75/26,958.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,730.16

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