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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,973.09, 37,224.48 and 15,036.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,973.09, 37,224.48 and 15,036.41 is: 20,751.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,973.09 : 37,224.48 = 15,036.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,973.09/37,224.48 = 15,036.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,973.09x = 37,224.48 × 15,036.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,973.09x = 559,722,543.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,722,543.32/26,973.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,751.15

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