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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,970.88, 37,219.44 and 15,034

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,970.88, 37,219.44 and 15,034 is: 20,746.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,970.88 : 37,219.44 = 15,034 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,970.88/37,219.44 = 15,034/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,970.88x = 37,219.44 × 15,034
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,970.88x = 559,557,060.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,557,060.96/26,970.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,746.71

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