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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,972.30, 37,221.79 and 15,035.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,972.30, 37,221.79 and 15,035.36 is: 20,748.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,972.30 : 37,221.79 = 15,035.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,972.30/37,221.79 = 15,035.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,972.30x = 37,221.79 × 15,035.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,972.30x = 559,643,012.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,643,012.49/26,972.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,748.81

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