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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,976.74, 37,228.10 and 15,040.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,976.74, 37,228.10 and 15,040.85 is: 20,756.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,976.74 : 37,228.10 = 15,040.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,976.74/37,228.10 = 15,040.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,976.74x = 37,228.10 × 15,040.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,976.74x = 559,942,006.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,942,006.54/26,976.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,756.48

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