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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,971.34, 37,219.68 and 15,034.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,971.34, 37,219.68 and 15,034.42 is: 20,747.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,971.34 : 37,219.68 = 15,034.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,971.34/37,219.68 = 15,034.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,971.34x = 37,219.68 × 15,034.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,971.34x = 559,576,301.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,576,301.39/26,971.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,747.07

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