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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,966.43, 37,213.85 and 15,030.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,966.43, 37,213.85 and 15,030.53 is: 20,742.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,966.43 : 37,213.85 = 15,030.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,966.43/37,213.85 = 15,030.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,966.43x = 37,213.85 × 15,030.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,966.43x = 559,343,879.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,343,879.90/26,966.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,742.23

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