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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,971.34, 37,222.07 and 15,034.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,971.34, 37,222.07 and 15,034.67 is: 20,748.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,971.34 : 37,222.07 = 15,034.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,971.34/37,222.07 = 15,034.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,971.34x = 37,222.07 × 15,034.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,971.34x = 559,621,277.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,621,277.88/26,971.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,748.74

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