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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,966.50, 37,213.95 and 15,030.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,966.50, 37,213.95 and 15,030.60 is: 20,742.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,966.50 : 37,213.95 = 15,030.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,966.50/37,213.95 = 15,030.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,966.50x = 37,213.95 × 15,030.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,966.50x = 559,347,921.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,347,921.72/26,966.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,742.33

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