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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,966.54, 37,214.70 and 15,032.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,966.54, 37,214.70 and 15,032.40 is: 20,745.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,966.54 : 37,214.70 = 15,032.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,966.54/37,214.70 = 15,032.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,966.54x = 37,214.70 × 15,032.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,966.54x = 559,426,256.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,426,256.28/26,966.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,745.20

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