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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,976.65, 37,225.47 and 15,037.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,976.65, 37,225.47 and 15,037.45 is: 20,750.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,976.65 : 37,225.47 = 15,037.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,976.65/37,225.47 = 15,037.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,976.65x = 37,225.47 × 15,037.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,976.65x = 559,776,107.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,776,107.18/26,976.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,750.40

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