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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,975.89, 37,224.39 and 15,039.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,975.89, 37,224.39 and 15,039.01 is: 20,752.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,975.89 : 37,224.39 = 15,039.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,975.89/37,224.39 = 15,039.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,975.89x = 37,224.39 × 15,039.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,975.89x = 559,817,973.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,817,973.45/26,975.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,752.53

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