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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,965.08, 37,213.09 and 15,028.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,965.08, 37,213.09 and 15,028.51 is: 20,740.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,965.08 : 37,213.09 = 15,028.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,965.08/37,213.09 = 15,028.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,965.08x = 37,213.09 × 15,028.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,965.08x = 559,257,087.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,257,087.69/26,965.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,740.05

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