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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,974.54, 37,225.74 and 15,040.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,974.54, 37,225.74 and 15,040.42 is: 20,756.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,974.54 : 37,225.74 = 15,040.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,974.54/37,225.74 = 15,040.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,974.54x = 37,225.74 × 15,040.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,974.54x = 559,890,764.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,890,764.41/26,974.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,756.27

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