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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,969.33, 37,218.96 and 15,032.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,969.33, 37,218.96 and 15,032.76 is: 20,745.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,969.33 : 37,218.96 = 15,032.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,969.33/37,218.96 = 15,032.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,969.33x = 37,218.96 × 15,032.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,969.33x = 559,503,693.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,503,693.13/26,969.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,745.92

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