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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,968.46, 37,217.75 and 15,031.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,968.46, 37,217.75 and 15,031.89 is: 20,744.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,968.46 : 37,217.75 = 15,031.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,968.46/37,217.75 = 15,031.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,968.46x = 37,217.75 × 15,031.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,968.46x = 559,453,048.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,453,048.89/26,968.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,744.72

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