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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,975.72, 37,227.57 and 15,041.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,975.72, 37,227.57 and 15,041.18 is: 20,757.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,975.72 : 37,227.57 = 15,041.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,975.72/37,227.57 = 15,041.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,975.72x = 37,227.57 × 15,041.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,975.72x = 559,946,618.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,946,618.00/26,975.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,757.43

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