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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,968.65, 37,216.37 and 15,032.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,968.65, 37,216.37 and 15,032.49 is: 20,744.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,968.65 : 37,216.37 = 15,032.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,968.65/37,216.37 = 15,032.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,968.65x = 37,216.37 × 15,032.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,968.65x = 559,454,634.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,454,634.70/26,968.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,744.63

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