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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,968.96, 37,218.44 and 15,032.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,968.96, 37,218.44 and 15,032.39 is: 20,745.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,968.96 : 37,218.44 = 15,032.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,968.96/37,218.44 = 15,032.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,968.96x = 37,218.44 × 15,032.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,968.96x = 559,482,030.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,482,030.11/26,968.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,745.41

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