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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,975.54, 37,226.41 and 15,039.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,975.54, 37,226.41 and 15,039.64 is: 20,754.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,975.54 : 37,226.41 = 15,039.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,975.54/37,226.41 = 15,039.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,975.54x = 37,226.41 × 15,039.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,975.54x = 559,871,804.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,871,804.89/26,975.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,754.80

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