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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,974.15, 37,225.96 and 15,037.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,974.15, 37,225.96 and 15,037.45 is: 20,752.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,974.15 : 37,225.96 = 15,037.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,974.15/37,225.96 = 15,037.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,974.15x = 37,225.96 × 15,037.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,974.15x = 559,783,521.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,783,521.14/26,974.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,752.59

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