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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,974.29, 37,224.69 and 15,038.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,974.29, 37,224.69 and 15,038.39 is: 20,753.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,974.29 : 37,224.69 = 15,038.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,974.29/37,224.69 = 15,038.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,974.29x = 37,224.69 × 15,038.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,974.29x = 559,799,219.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,799,219.73/26,974.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,753.07

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