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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,970.34, 37,218.30 and 15,033.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,970.34, 37,218.30 and 15,033.42 is: 20,745.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,970.34 : 37,218.30 = 15,033.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,970.34/37,218.30 = 15,033.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,970.34x = 37,218.30 × 15,033.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,970.34x = 559,518,405.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,518,405.03/26,970.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,745.69

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