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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,973.35, 37,222.89 and 15,036.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,973.35, 37,222.89 and 15,036.66 is: 20,750.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,973.35 : 37,222.89 = 15,036.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,973.35/37,222.89 = 15,036.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,973.35x = 37,222.89 × 15,036.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,973.35x = 559,707,884.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,707,884.76/26,973.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,750.40

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