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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,974.13, 37,223.87 and 15,038.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,974.13, 37,223.87 and 15,038.19 is: 20,752.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,974.13 : 37,223.87 = 15,038.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,974.13/37,223.87 = 15,038.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,974.13x = 37,223.87 × 15,038.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,974.13x = 559,779,554.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,779,554.40/26,974.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,752.46

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