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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,973.27, 37,223.25 and 15,036.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,973.27, 37,223.25 and 15,036.81 is: 20,750.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,973.27 : 37,223.25 = 15,036.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,973.27/37,223.25 = 15,036.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,973.27x = 37,223.25 × 15,036.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,973.27x = 559,718,937.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,718,937.83/26,973.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,750.87

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