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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,967.52, 37,215.34 and 15,031.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,967.52, 37,215.34 and 15,031.61 is: 20,743.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,967.52 : 37,215.34 = 15,031.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,967.52/37,215.34 = 15,031.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,967.52x = 37,215.34 × 15,031.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,967.52x = 559,406,477.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,406,477.35/26,967.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,743.72

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