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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,975.11, 37,225.99 and 15,645.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,975.11, 37,225.99 and 15,645.08 is: 21,590.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,975.11 : 37,225.99 = 15,645.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,975.11/37,225.99 = 15,645.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,975.11x = 37,225.99 × 15,645.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,975.11x = 582,403,548.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,403,548.72/26,975.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,590.41

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