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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,974.08, 37,221.80 and 15,037.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,974.08, 37,221.80 and 15,037.11 is: 20,749.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,974.08 : 37,221.80 = 15,037.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,974.08/37,221.80 = 15,037.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,974.08x = 37,221.80 × 15,037.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,974.08x = 559,708,225.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,708,225.81/26,974.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,749.85

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