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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,964.96, 37,211.84 and 15,029.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,964.96, 37,211.84 and 15,029.07 is: 20,740.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,964.96 : 37,211.84 = 15,029.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,964.96/37,211.84 = 15,029.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,964.96x = 37,211.84 × 15,029.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,964.96x = 559,259,273.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,259,273.04/26,964.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,740.22

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