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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,973.34, 37,224.82 and 15,036.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,973.34, 37,224.82 and 15,036.66 is: 20,751.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,973.34 : 37,224.82 = 15,036.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,973.34/37,224.82 = 15,036.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,973.34x = 37,224.82 × 15,036.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,973.34x = 559,736,961.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,736,961.90/26,973.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,751.49

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