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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,975.48, 37,225.40 and 15,038.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,975.48, 37,225.40 and 15,038.57 is: 20,752.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,975.48 : 37,225.40 = 15,038.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,975.48/37,225.40 = 15,038.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,975.48x = 37,225.40 × 15,038.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,975.48x = 559,816,708.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,816,708.49/26,975.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,752.80

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