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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,967.18, 37,214.89 and 15,031.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,967.18, 37,214.89 and 15,031.28 is: 20,743.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,967.18 : 37,214.89 = 15,031.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,967.18/37,214.89 = 15,031.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,967.18x = 37,214.89 × 15,031.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,967.18x = 559,387,312.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,387,312.77/26,967.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,743.26

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