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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,975.15, 37,227.34 and 15,038.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,975.15, 37,227.34 and 15,038.45 is: 20,753.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,975.15 : 37,227.34 = 15,038.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,975.15/37,227.34 = 15,038.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,975.15x = 37,227.34 × 15,038.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,975.15x = 559,841,491.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,841,491.22/26,975.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,753.97

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