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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,966.96, 37,214.60 and 15,031.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,966.96, 37,214.60 and 15,031.07 is: 20,742.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,966.96 : 37,214.60 = 15,031.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,966.96/37,214.60 = 15,031.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,966.96x = 37,214.60 × 15,031.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,966.96x = 559,375,257.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,375,257.62/26,966.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,742.99

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