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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,969.60, 37,218.11 and 15,032.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,969.60, 37,218.11 and 15,032.70 is: 20,745.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,969.60 : 37,218.11 = 15,032.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,969.60/37,218.11 = 15,032.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,969.60x = 37,218.11 × 15,032.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,969.60x = 559,488,607.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,488,607.03/26,969.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,745.16

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