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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,967.04, 37,214.58 and 15,032.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,967.04, 37,214.58 and 15,032.77 is: 20,745.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,967.04 : 37,214.58 = 15,032.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,967.04/37,214.58 = 15,032.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,967.04x = 37,214.58 × 15,032.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,967.04x = 559,438,221.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,438,221.79/26,967.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,745.26

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