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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,968.68, 37,217.70 and 15,031.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,968.68, 37,217.70 and 15,031.56 is: 20,744.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,968.68 : 37,217.70 = 15,031.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,968.68/37,217.70 = 15,031.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,968.68x = 37,217.70 × 15,031.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,968.68x = 559,440,090.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,440,090.61/26,968.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,744.07

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