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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,965.99, 37,213.10 and 15,029.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,965.99, 37,213.10 and 15,029.06 is: 20,740.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,965.99 : 37,213.10 = 15,029.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,965.99/37,213.10 = 15,029.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,965.99x = 37,213.10 × 15,029.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,965.99x = 559,277,912.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,277,912.69/26,965.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,740.12

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