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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,970.54, 37,220.22 and 15,036.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,970.54, 37,220.22 and 15,036.42 is: 20,750.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,970.54 : 37,220.22 = 15,036.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,970.54/37,220.22 = 15,036.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,970.54x = 37,220.22 × 15,036.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,970.54x = 559,658,860.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,658,860.41/26,970.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,750.75

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