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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,970.92, 37,220.37 and 15,032.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,970.92, 37,220.37 and 15,032.99 is: 20,745.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,970.92 : 37,220.37 = 15,032.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,970.92/37,220.37 = 15,032.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,970.92x = 37,220.37 × 15,032.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,970.92x = 559,533,263.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,533,263.90/26,970.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,745.80

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