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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,967.36, 37,206.18 and 15,028.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,967.36, 37,206.18 and 15,028.44 is: 20,734.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,967.36 : 37,206.18 = 15,028.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,967.36/37,206.18 = 15,028.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,967.36x = 37,206.18 × 15,028.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,967.36x = 559,150,843.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,150,843.76/26,967.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,734.36

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