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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,968.92, 37,212.64 and 15,029.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,968.92, 37,212.64 and 15,029.56 is: 20,738.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,968.92 : 37,212.64 = 15,029.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,968.92/37,212.64 = 15,029.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,968.92x = 37,212.64 × 15,029.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,968.92x = 559,289,605.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,289,605.64/26,968.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,738.30

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