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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,970.84, 37,218.99 and 15,033.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,970.84, 37,218.99 and 15,033.93 is: 20,746.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,970.84 : 37,218.99 = 15,033.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,970.84/37,218.99 = 15,033.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,970.84x = 37,218.99 × 15,033.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,970.84x = 559,547,504.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,547,504.24/26,970.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,746.39

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