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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,966.81, 37,214.37 and 15,030.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,966.81, 37,214.37 and 15,030.91 is: 20,742.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,966.81 : 37,214.37 = 15,030.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,966.81/37,214.37 = 15,030.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,966.81x = 37,214.37 × 15,030.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,966.81x = 559,365,753.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,365,753.14/26,966.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,742.75

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