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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,970.27, 37,219.10 and 15,033.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,970.27, 37,219.10 and 15,033.80 is: 20,746.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,970.27 : 37,219.10 = 15,033.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,970.27/37,219.10 = 15,033.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,970.27x = 37,219.10 × 15,033.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,970.27x = 559,544,523.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,544,523.46/26,970.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,746.72

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