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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,968.71, 37,218.09 and 15,032.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,968.71, 37,218.09 and 15,032.13 is: 20,745.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,968.71 : 37,218.09 = 15,032.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,968.71/37,218.09 = 15,032.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,968.71x = 37,218.09 × 15,032.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,968.71x = 559,467,167.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,467,167.23/26,968.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,745.05

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