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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,973.78, 37,225.44 and 15,037.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,973.78, 37,225.44 and 15,037.08 is: 20,752.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,973.78 : 37,225.44 = 15,037.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,973.78/37,225.44 = 15,037.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,973.78x = 37,225.44 × 15,037.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,973.78x = 559,761,779.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,761,779.72/26,973.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,752.07

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