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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,964.99, 37,211.72 and 15,028.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,964.99, 37,211.72 and 15,028.06 is: 20,738.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,964.99 : 37,211.72 = 15,028.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,964.99/37,211.72 = 15,028.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,964.99x = 37,211.72 × 15,028.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,964.99x = 559,219,960.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,219,960.86/26,964.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,738.74

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