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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,966.79, 37,215.05 and 15,032.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,966.79, 37,215.05 and 15,032.66 is: 20,745.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,966.79 : 37,215.05 = 15,032.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,966.79/37,215.05 = 15,032.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,966.79x = 37,215.05 × 15,032.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,966.79x = 559,440,932.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,440,932.29/26,966.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,745.55

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