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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,966.70, 37,214.19 and 15,029.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,966.70, 37,214.19 and 15,029.94 is: 20,741.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,966.70 : 37,214.19 = 15,029.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,966.70/37,214.19 = 15,029.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,966.70x = 37,214.19 × 15,029.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,966.70x = 559,327,042.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,327,042.85/26,966.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,741.40

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