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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,974.98, 37,224.71 and 15,038.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,974.98, 37,224.71 and 15,038.07 is: 20,752.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,974.98 : 37,224.71 = 15,038.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,974.98/37,224.71 = 15,038.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,974.98x = 37,224.71 × 15,038.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,974.98x = 559,787,719.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,787,719.52/26,974.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,752.11

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