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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,973.29, 37,223.14 and 15,036.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,973.29, 37,223.14 and 15,036.37 is: 20,750.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,973.29 : 37,223.14 = 15,036.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,973.29/37,223.14 = 15,036.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,973.29x = 37,223.14 × 15,036.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,973.29x = 559,700,719.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,700,719.49/26,973.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,750.19

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