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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,967.17, 37,215.56 and 15,033.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,967.17, 37,215.56 and 15,033.03 is: 20,746.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,967.17 : 37,215.56 = 15,033.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,967.17/37,215.56 = 15,033.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,967.17x = 37,215.56 × 15,033.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,967.17x = 559,462,667.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,462,667.53/26,967.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,746.07

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