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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,969.43, 37,217.99 and 15,033.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,969.43, 37,217.99 and 15,033.53 is: 20,746.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,969.43 : 37,217.99 = 15,033.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,969.43/37,217.99 = 15,033.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,969.43x = 37,217.99 × 15,033.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,969.43x = 559,517,769.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,517,769.20/26,969.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,746.37

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