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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,976.92, 37,227.66 and 15,041.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,976.92, 37,227.66 and 15,041.12 is: 20,756.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,976.92 : 37,227.66 = 15,041.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,976.92/37,227.66 = 15,041.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,976.92x = 37,227.66 × 15,041.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,976.92x = 559,945,701.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,945,701.38/26,976.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,756.47

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