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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,967.48, 37,214.60 and 15,030.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,967.48, 37,214.60 and 15,030.56 is: 20,741.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,967.48 : 37,214.60 = 15,030.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,967.48/37,214.60 = 15,030.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,967.48x = 37,214.60 × 15,030.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,967.48x = 559,356,278.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,356,278.18/26,967.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,741.88

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