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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,963.04, 37,211.28 and 15,028.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,963.04, 37,211.28 and 15,028.80 is: 20,741.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,963.04 : 37,211.28 = 15,028.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,963.04/37,211.28 = 15,028.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,963.04x = 37,211.28 × 15,028.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,963.04x = 559,240,884.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,240,884.86/26,963.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,741.02

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