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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,969.18, 37,217.08 and 15,032.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,969.18, 37,217.08 and 15,032.48 is: 20,744.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,969.18 : 37,217.08 = 15,032.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,969.18/37,217.08 = 15,032.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,969.18x = 37,217.08 × 15,032.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,969.18x = 559,465,010.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,465,010.76/26,969.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,744.61

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