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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,970.04, 37,219.50 and 15,033.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,970.04, 37,219.50 and 15,033.08 is: 20,746.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,970.04 : 37,219.50 = 15,033.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,970.04/37,219.50 = 15,033.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,970.04x = 37,219.50 × 15,033.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,970.04x = 559,523,721.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,523,721.06/26,970.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,746.12

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