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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,976.54, 37,226.79 and 15,039.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,976.54, 37,226.79 and 15,039.18 is: 20,753.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,976.54 : 37,226.79 = 15,039.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,976.54/37,226.79 = 15,039.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,976.54x = 37,226.79 × 15,039.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,976.54x = 559,860,395.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,860,395.63/26,976.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,753.60

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