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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,967.81, 37,216.74 and 15,031.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,967.81, 37,216.74 and 15,031.14 is: 20,743.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,967.81 : 37,216.74 = 15,031.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,967.81/37,216.74 = 15,031.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,967.81x = 37,216.74 × 15,031.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,967.81x = 559,410,029.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,410,029.28/26,967.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,743.62

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