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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,972.24, 37,222.27 and 15,036.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,972.24, 37,222.27 and 15,036.75 is: 20,751.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,972.24 : 37,222.27 = 15,036.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,972.24/37,222.27 = 15,036.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,972.24x = 37,222.27 × 15,036.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,972.24x = 559,701,930.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,701,930.83/26,972.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,751.04

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