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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,964.81, 37,212.60 and 15,028.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,964.81, 37,212.60 and 15,028.15 is: 20,739.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,964.81 : 37,212.60 = 15,028.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,964.81/37,212.60 = 15,028.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,964.81x = 37,212.60 × 15,028.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,964.81x = 559,236,459.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,236,459.29/26,964.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,739.49

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