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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,967.40, 37,210.50 and 15,028.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,967.40, 37,210.50 and 15,028.12 is: 20,736.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,967.40 : 37,210.50 = 15,028.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,967.40/37,210.50 = 15,028.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,967.40x = 37,210.50 × 15,028.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,967.40x = 559,203,859.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,203,859.26/26,967.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,736.29

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