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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,971.17, 37,220.71 and 15,033.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,971.17, 37,220.71 and 15,033.23 is: 20,746.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,971.17 : 37,220.71 = 15,033.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,971.17/37,220.71 = 15,033.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,971.17x = 37,220.71 × 15,033.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,971.17x = 559,547,494.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,547,494.19/26,971.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,746.13

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