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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,967.06, 37,214.72 and 15,031.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,967.06, 37,214.72 and 15,031.15 is: 20,743.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,967.06 : 37,214.72 = 15,031.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,967.06/37,214.72 = 15,031.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,967.06x = 37,214.72 × 15,031.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,967.06x = 559,380,038.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,380,038.53/26,967.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,743.09

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