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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,967.08, 37,211.12 and 15,028.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,967.08, 37,211.12 and 15,028.79 is: 20,737.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,967.08 : 37,211.12 = 15,028.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,967.08/37,211.12 = 15,028.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,967.08x = 37,211.12 × 15,028.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,967.08x = 559,238,154.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,238,154.88/26,967.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,737.81

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