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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,967.56, 37,215.41 and 15,031.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,967.56, 37,215.41 and 15,031.65 is: 20,743.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,967.56 : 37,215.41 = 15,031.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,967.56/37,215.41 = 15,031.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,967.56x = 37,215.41 × 15,031.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,967.56x = 559,408,942.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,408,942.57/26,967.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,743.78

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