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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,976.30, 37,227.34 and 15,039.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,976.30, 37,227.34 and 15,039.39 is: 20,754.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,976.30 : 37,227.34 = 15,039.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,976.30/37,227.34 = 15,039.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,976.30x = 37,227.34 × 15,039.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,976.30x = 559,876,484.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,876,484.92/26,976.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,754.38

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