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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,969.22, 37,217.58 and 15,033

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,969.22, 37,217.58 and 15,033 is: 20,745.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,969.22 : 37,217.58 = 15,033 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,969.22/37,217.58 = 15,033/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,969.22x = 37,217.58 × 15,033
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,969.22x = 559,491,880.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,491,880.14/26,969.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,745.57

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