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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,967.03, 37,218.08 and 15,486.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,967.03, 37,218.08 and 15,486.49 is: 21,373.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,967.03 : 37,218.08 = 15,486.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,967.03/37,218.08 = 15,486.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,967.03x = 37,218.08 × 15,486.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,967.03x = 576,377,508.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,377,508.98/26,967.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,373.42

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