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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,970.44, 37,219.38 and 15,034.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,970.44, 37,219.38 and 15,034.54 is: 20,747.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,970.44 : 37,219.38 = 15,034.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,970.44/37,219.38 = 15,034.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,970.44x = 37,219.38 × 15,034.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,970.44x = 559,576,257.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,576,257.39/26,970.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,747.76

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