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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,966.88, 37,211.67 and 15,029.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,966.88, 37,211.67 and 15,029.10 is: 20,738.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,966.88 : 37,211.67 = 15,029.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,966.88/37,211.67 = 15,029.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,966.88x = 37,211.67 × 15,029.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,966.88x = 559,257,909.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,257,909.60/26,966.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,738.70

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