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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,965.48, 37,211.86 and 15,028.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,965.48, 37,211.86 and 15,028.56 is: 20,739.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,965.48 : 37,211.86 = 15,028.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,965.48/37,211.86 = 15,028.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,965.48x = 37,211.86 × 15,028.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,965.48x = 559,240,670.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,240,670.72/26,965.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,739.13

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