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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,973.30, 37,223.17 and 15,036.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,973.30, 37,223.17 and 15,036.36 is: 20,750.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,973.30 : 37,223.17 = 15,036.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,973.30/37,223.17 = 15,036.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,973.30x = 37,223.17 × 15,036.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,973.30x = 559,700,984.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,700,984.46/26,973.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,750.19

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