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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,967.43, 37,215.23 and 15,031.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,967.43, 37,215.23 and 15,031.53 is: 20,743.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,967.43 : 37,215.23 = 15,031.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,967.43/37,215.23 = 15,031.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,967.43x = 37,215.23 × 15,031.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,967.43x = 559,401,846.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,401,846.20/26,967.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,743.61

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