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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,971.98, 37,220.57 and 15,035.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,971.98, 37,220.57 and 15,035.07 is: 20,747.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,971.98 : 37,220.57 = 15,035.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,971.98/37,220.57 = 15,035.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,971.98x = 37,220.57 × 15,035.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,971.98x = 559,613,800.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,613,800.21/26,971.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,747.97

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