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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,970.17, 37,219.33 and 15,032.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,970.17, 37,219.33 and 15,032.23 is: 20,744.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,970.17 : 37,219.33 = 15,032.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,970.17/37,219.33 = 15,032.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,970.17x = 37,219.33 × 15,032.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,970.17x = 559,489,664.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,489,664.11/26,970.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,744.76

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