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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,966.04, 37,215.42 and 15,031.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,966.04, 37,215.42 and 15,031.80 is: 20,745.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,966.04 : 37,215.42 = 15,031.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,966.04/37,215.42 = 15,031.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,966.04x = 37,215.42 × 15,031.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,966.04x = 559,414,750.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,414,750.36/26,966.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,745.16

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