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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,964.39, 37,209.68 and 15,028.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,964.39, 37,209.68 and 15,028.86 is: 20,739.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,964.39 : 37,209.68 = 15,028.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,964.39/37,209.68 = 15,028.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,964.39x = 37,209.68 × 15,028.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,964.39x = 559,218,996.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,218,996.22/26,964.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,739.17

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