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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,969.77, 37,218.45 and 15,033.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,969.77, 37,218.45 and 15,033.87 is: 20,746.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,969.77 : 37,218.45 = 15,033.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,969.77/37,218.45 = 15,033.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,969.77x = 37,218.45 × 15,033.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,969.77x = 559,537,395.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,537,395.28/26,969.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,746.84

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