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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,971.10, 37,219.78 and 15,034.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,971.10, 37,219.78 and 15,034.41 is: 20,747.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,971.10 : 37,219.78 = 15,034.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,971.10/37,219.78 = 15,034.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,971.10x = 37,219.78 × 15,034.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,971.10x = 559,577,409.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,577,409.14/26,971.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,747.30

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