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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,966.06, 37,213.34 and 15,030.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,966.06, 37,213.34 and 15,030.15 is: 20,741.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,966.06 : 37,213.34 = 15,030.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,966.06/37,213.34 = 15,030.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,966.06x = 37,213.34 × 15,030.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,966.06x = 559,322,146.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,322,146.60/26,966.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,741.71

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