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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,975.94, 37,226.39 and 15,038.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,975.94, 37,226.39 and 15,038.97 is: 20,753.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,975.94 : 37,226.39 = 15,038.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,975.94/37,226.39 = 15,038.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,975.94x = 37,226.39 × 15,038.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,975.94x = 559,846,347.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,846,347.62/26,975.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,753.55

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