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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,972.04, 37,221.58 and 15,036.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,972.04, 37,221.58 and 15,036.13 is: 20,749.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,972.04 : 37,221.58 = 15,036.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,972.04/37,221.58 = 15,036.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,972.04x = 37,221.58 × 15,036.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,972.04x = 559,668,496.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,668,496.43/26,972.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,749.95

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