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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,966.08, 37,214.47 and 15,029.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,966.08, 37,214.47 and 15,029.51 is: 20,741.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,966.08 : 37,214.47 = 15,029.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,966.08/37,214.47 = 15,029.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,966.08x = 37,214.47 × 15,029.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,966.08x = 559,315,249.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,315,249.01/26,966.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,741.44

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