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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,975.09, 37,224.91 and 15,643.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,975.09, 37,224.91 and 15,643.88 is: 21,588.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,975.09 : 37,224.91 = 15,643.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,975.09/37,224.91 = 15,643.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,975.09x = 37,224.91 × 15,643.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,975.09x = 582,341,946.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,341,946.83/26,975.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,588.14

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