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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,971.56, 37,223.04 and 15,033.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,971.56, 37,223.04 and 15,033.30 is: 20,747.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,971.56 : 37,223.04 = 15,033.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,971.56/37,223.04 = 15,033.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,971.56x = 37,223.04 × 15,033.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,971.56x = 559,585,127.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,585,127.23/26,971.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,747.23

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