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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,970.47, 37,217.81 and 15,033.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,970.47, 37,217.81 and 15,033.53 is: 20,745.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,970.47 : 37,217.81 = 15,033.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,970.47/37,217.81 = 15,033.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,970.47x = 37,217.81 × 15,033.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,970.47x = 559,515,193.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,515,193.80/26,970.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,745.48

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