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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,969.55, 37,216.45 and 15,032.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,969.55, 37,216.45 and 15,032.48 is: 20,743.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,969.55 : 37,216.45 = 15,032.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,969.55/37,216.45 = 15,032.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,969.55x = 37,216.45 × 15,032.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,969.55x = 559,455,465.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,455,465.13/26,969.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,743.97

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