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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,970.68, 37,220.46 and 15,033.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,970.68, 37,220.46 and 15,033.56 is: 20,746.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,970.68 : 37,220.46 = 15,033.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,970.68/37,220.46 = 15,033.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,970.68x = 37,220.46 × 15,033.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,970.68x = 559,556,018.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,556,018.64/26,970.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,746.83

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