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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,969.48, 37,217.36 and 15,032.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,969.48, 37,217.36 and 15,032.56 is: 20,744.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,969.48 : 37,217.36 = 15,032.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,969.48/37,217.36 = 15,032.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,969.48x = 37,217.36 × 15,032.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,969.48x = 559,472,197.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,472,197.24/26,969.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,744.64

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