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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,969.26, 37,218.06 and 15,031.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,969.26, 37,218.06 and 15,031.31 is: 20,743.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,969.26 : 37,218.06 = 15,031.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,969.26/37,218.06 = 15,031.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,969.26x = 37,218.06 × 15,031.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,969.26x = 559,436,241.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,436,241.86/26,969.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,743.48

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