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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,975.34, 37,227.58 and 15,038.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,975.34, 37,227.58 and 15,038.66 is: 20,754.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,975.34 : 37,227.58 = 15,038.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,975.34/37,227.58 = 15,038.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,975.34x = 37,227.58 × 15,038.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,975.34x = 559,852,918.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,852,918.24/26,975.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,754.25

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