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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,967.56, 37,216.51 and 15,030.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,967.56, 37,216.51 and 15,030.98 is: 20,743.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,967.56 : 37,216.51 = 15,030.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,967.56/37,216.51 = 15,030.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,967.56x = 37,216.51 × 15,030.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,967.56x = 559,400,617.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,400,617.48/26,967.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,743.46

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