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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,969.02, 37,217.42 and 15,033.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,969.02, 37,217.42 and 15,033.11 is: 20,745.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,969.02 : 37,217.42 = 15,033.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,969.02/37,217.42 = 15,033.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,969.02x = 37,217.42 × 15,033.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,969.02x = 559,493,568.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,493,568.78/26,969.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,745.79

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