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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,970.02, 37,218.80 and 15,034.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,970.02, 37,218.80 and 15,034.11 is: 20,747.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,970.02 : 37,218.80 = 15,034.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,970.02/37,218.80 = 15,034.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,970.02x = 37,218.80 × 15,034.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,970.02x = 559,551,533.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,551,533.27/26,970.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,747.17

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