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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,972.79, 37,222.45 and 15,035.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,972.79, 37,222.45 and 15,035.87 is: 20,749.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,972.79 : 37,222.45 = 15,035.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,972.79/37,222.45 = 15,035.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,972.79x = 37,222.45 × 15,035.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,972.79x = 559,671,733.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,671,733.17/26,972.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,749.50

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