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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,972.68, 37,222.44 and 15,036.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,972.68, 37,222.44 and 15,036.04 is: 20,749.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,972.68 : 37,222.44 = 15,036.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,972.68/37,222.44 = 15,036.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,972.68x = 37,222.44 × 15,036.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,972.68x = 559,678,096.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,678,096.74/26,972.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,749.81

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