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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,968.10, 37,216.03 and 15,031.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,968.10, 37,216.03 and 15,031.19 is: 20,743.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,968.10 : 37,216.03 = 15,031.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,968.10/37,216.03 = 15,031.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,968.10x = 37,216.03 × 15,031.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,968.10x = 559,401,273.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,401,273.44/26,968.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,743.08

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