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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,975.13, 37,229.28 and 15,494.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,975.13, 37,229.28 and 15,494.55 is: 21,384.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,975.13 : 37,229.28 = 15,494.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,975.13/37,229.28 = 15,494.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,975.13x = 37,229.28 × 15,494.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,975.13x = 576,850,940.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,850,940.42/26,975.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,384.55

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