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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,973.36, 37,214.46 and 15,034.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,973.36, 37,214.46 and 15,034.41 is: 20,742.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,973.36 : 37,214.46 = 15,034.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,973.36/37,214.46 = 15,034.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,973.36x = 37,214.46 × 15,034.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,973.36x = 559,497,449.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,497,449.57/26,973.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,742.59

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