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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,965.81, 37,212.46 and 15,030.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,965.81, 37,212.46 and 15,030.46 is: 20,741.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,965.81 : 37,212.46 = 15,030.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,965.81/37,212.46 = 15,030.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,965.81x = 37,212.46 × 15,030.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,965.81x = 559,320,391.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,320,391.53/26,965.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,741.84

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