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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,971.27, 37,220.48 and 15,034.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,971.27, 37,220.48 and 15,034.80 is: 20,748.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,971.27 : 37,220.48 = 15,034.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,971.27/37,220.48 = 15,034.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,971.27x = 37,220.48 × 15,034.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,971.27x = 559,602,472.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,602,472.70/26,971.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,748.10

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