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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,975.98, 37,226.08 and 15,039.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,975.98, 37,226.08 and 15,039.07 is: 20,753.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,975.98 : 37,226.08 = 15,039.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,975.98/37,226.08 = 15,039.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,975.98x = 37,226.08 × 15,039.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,975.98x = 559,845,622.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,845,622.95/26,975.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,753.49

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