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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,970.33, 37,220.34 and 15,033.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,970.33, 37,220.34 and 15,033.76 is: 20,747.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,970.33 : 37,220.34 = 15,033.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,970.33/37,220.34 = 15,033.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,970.33x = 37,220.34 × 15,033.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,970.33x = 559,561,658.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,561,658.68/26,970.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,747.30

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