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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,970.99, 37,219.18 and 15,034.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,970.99, 37,219.18 and 15,034.07 is: 20,746.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,970.99 : 37,219.18 = 15,034.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,970.99/37,219.18 = 15,034.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,970.99x = 37,219.18 × 15,034.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,970.99x = 559,555,571.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,555,571.37/26,970.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,746.58

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