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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,972.48, 37,221.26 and 15,035.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,972.48, 37,221.26 and 15,035.57 is: 20,748.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,972.48 : 37,221.26 = 15,035.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,972.48/37,221.26 = 15,035.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,972.48x = 37,221.26 × 15,035.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,972.48x = 559,642,785.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,642,785.04/26,972.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,748.66

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