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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,975.06, 37,225.60 and 15,038.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,975.06, 37,225.60 and 15,038.14 is: 20,752.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,975.06 : 37,225.60 = 15,038.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,975.06/37,225.60 = 15,038.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,975.06x = 37,225.60 × 15,038.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,975.06x = 559,803,784.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,803,784.38/26,975.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,752.64

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