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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,965.32, 37,213.29 and 15,028.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,965.32, 37,213.29 and 15,028.65 is: 20,740.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,965.32 : 37,213.29 = 15,028.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,965.32/37,213.29 = 15,028.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,965.32x = 37,213.29 × 15,028.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,965.32x = 559,265,435.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,265,435.62/26,965.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,740.18

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