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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,975.30, 37,225.96 and 15,038.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,975.30, 37,225.96 and 15,038.39 is: 20,753.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,975.30 : 37,225.96 = 15,038.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,975.30/37,225.96 = 15,038.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,975.30x = 37,225.96 × 15,038.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,975.30x = 559,818,560.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,818,560.07/26,975.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,753.01

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