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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,965.14, 37,207.50 and 15,028.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,965.14, 37,207.50 and 15,028.14 is: 20,736.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,965.14 : 37,207.50 = 15,028.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,965.14/37,207.50 = 15,028.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,965.14x = 37,207.50 × 15,028.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,965.14x = 559,159,519.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,159,519.05/26,965.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,736.38

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