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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,965.20, 37,212.12 and 15,028.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,965.20, 37,212.12 and 15,028.44 is: 20,739.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,965.20 : 37,212.12 = 15,028.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,965.20/37,212.12 = 15,028.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,965.20x = 37,212.12 × 15,028.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,965.20x = 559,240,112.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,240,112.69/26,965.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,739.33

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