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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,967.69, 37,216.68 and 15,031.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,967.69, 37,216.68 and 15,031.11 is: 20,743.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,967.69 : 37,216.68 = 15,031.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,967.69/37,216.68 = 15,031.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,967.69x = 37,216.68 × 15,031.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,967.69x = 559,408,010.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,408,010.91/26,967.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,743.64

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