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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,968.52, 37,216.73 and 15,032.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,968.52, 37,216.73 and 15,032.61 is: 20,745.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,968.52 : 37,216.73 = 15,032.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,968.52/37,216.73 = 15,032.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,968.52x = 37,216.73 × 15,032.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,968.52x = 559,464,512.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,464,512.40/26,968.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,745.10

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