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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,976.63, 37,225.10 and 15,038.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,976.63, 37,225.10 and 15,038.85 is: 20,752.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,976.63 : 37,225.10 = 15,038.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,976.63/37,225.10 = 15,038.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,976.63x = 37,225.10 × 15,038.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,976.63x = 559,822,619.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,822,619.94/26,976.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,752.13

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