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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,968, 37,216.02 and 15,032.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,968, 37,216.02 and 15,032.10 is: 20,744.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,968 : 37,216.02 = 15,032.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,968/37,216.02 = 15,032.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,968x = 37,216.02 × 15,032.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,968x = 559,434,934.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,434,934.24/26,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,744.40

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