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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,975.10, 37,223.70 and 15,039.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,975.10, 37,223.70 and 15,039.12 is: 20,752.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,975.10 : 37,223.70 = 15,039.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,975.10/37,223.70 = 15,039.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,975.10x = 37,223.70 × 15,039.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,975.10x = 559,811,691.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,811,691.14/26,975.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,752.91

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