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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,937.72, 37,173.96 and 15,001.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,937.72, 37,173.96 and 15,001.20 is: 20,701.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,937.72 : 37,173.96 = 15,001.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,937.72/37,173.96 = 15,001.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,937.72x = 37,173.96 × 15,001.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,937.72x = 557,654,008.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,654,008.75/26,937.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,701.60

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