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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,974.04, 37,224.34 and 15,038.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,974.04, 37,224.34 and 15,038.14 is: 20,752.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,974.04 : 37,224.34 = 15,038.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,974.04/37,224.34 = 15,038.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,974.04x = 37,224.34 × 15,038.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,974.04x = 559,784,650.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,784,650.21/26,974.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,752.72

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