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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,969.04, 37,218.12 and 15,032.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,969.04, 37,218.12 and 15,032.08 is: 20,744.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,969.04 : 37,218.12 = 15,032.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,969.04/37,218.12 = 15,032.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,969.04x = 37,218.12 × 15,032.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,969.04x = 559,465,757.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,465,757.29/26,969.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,744.74

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