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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,971.43, 37,221.84 and 15,034.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,971.43, 37,221.84 and 15,034.86 is: 20,748.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,971.43 : 37,221.84 = 15,034.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,971.43/37,221.84 = 15,034.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,971.43x = 37,221.84 × 15,034.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,971.43x = 559,625,153.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,625,153.34/26,971.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,748.81

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