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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,973.98, 37,223.33 and 15,037.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,973.98, 37,223.33 and 15,037.07 is: 20,750.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,973.98 : 37,223.33 = 15,037.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,973.98/37,223.33 = 15,037.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,973.98x = 37,223.33 × 15,037.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,973.98x = 559,729,743.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,729,743.66/26,973.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,750.73

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