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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,967.78, 37,214.51 and 15,030.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,967.78, 37,214.51 and 15,030.54 is: 20,741.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,967.78 : 37,214.51 = 15,030.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,967.78/37,214.51 = 15,030.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,967.78x = 37,214.51 × 15,030.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,967.78x = 559,354,105.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,354,105.98/26,967.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,741.57

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