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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,973.54, 37,222.34 and 15,037.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,973.54, 37,222.34 and 15,037.11 is: 20,750.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,973.54 : 37,222.34 = 15,037.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,973.54/37,222.34 = 15,037.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,973.54x = 37,222.34 × 15,037.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,973.54x = 559,716,345.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,716,345.85/26,973.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,750.57

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