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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,965.54, 37,213.32 and 15,031.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,965.54, 37,213.32 and 15,031.41 is: 20,743.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,965.54 : 37,213.32 = 15,031.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,965.54/37,213.32 = 15,031.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,965.54x = 37,213.32 × 15,031.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,965.54x = 559,368,670.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,368,670.38/26,965.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,743.83

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