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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,974.27, 37,224.63 and 15,037.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,974.27, 37,224.63 and 15,037.81 is: 20,752.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,974.27 : 37,224.63 = 15,037.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,974.27/37,224.63 = 15,037.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,974.27x = 37,224.63 × 15,037.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,974.27x = 559,776,913.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,776,913.26/26,974.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,752.25

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