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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,966.40, 37,209.12 and 15,027.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,966.40, 37,209.12 and 15,027.12 is: 20,734.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,966.40 : 37,209.12 = 15,027.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,966.40/37,209.12 = 15,027.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,966.40x = 37,209.12 × 15,027.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,966.40x = 559,145,911.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,145,911.33/26,966.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,734.91

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