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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,970.80, 37,219.72 and 15,033.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,970.80, 37,219.72 and 15,033.87 is: 20,746.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,970.80 : 37,219.72 = 15,033.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,970.80/37,219.72 = 15,033.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,970.80x = 37,219.72 × 15,033.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,970.80x = 559,556,245.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,556,245.82/26,970.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,746.74

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