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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,975.92, 37,226.28 and 15,040.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,975.92, 37,226.28 and 15,040.12 is: 20,755.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,975.92 : 37,226.28 = 15,040.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,975.92/37,226.28 = 15,040.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,975.92x = 37,226.28 × 15,040.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,975.92x = 559,887,718.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,887,718.35/26,975.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,755.09

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