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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,968.08, 37,217.24 and 15,031.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,968.08, 37,217.24 and 15,031.52 is: 20,744.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,968.08 : 37,217.24 = 15,031.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,968.08/37,217.24 = 15,031.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,968.08x = 37,217.24 × 15,031.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,968.08x = 559,431,426.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,431,426.16/26,968.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,744.21

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