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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,966.58, 37,215.16 and 15,030.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,966.58, 37,215.16 and 15,030.01 is: 20,742.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,966.58 : 37,215.16 = 15,030.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,966.58/37,215.16 = 15,030.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,966.58x = 37,215.16 × 15,030.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,966.58x = 559,344,096.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,344,096.34/26,966.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,742.12

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