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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,976.93, 37,228.16 and 15,041.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,976.93, 37,228.16 and 15,041.04 is: 20,756.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,976.93 : 37,228.16 = 15,041.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,976.93/37,228.16 = 15,041.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,976.93x = 37,228.16 × 15,041.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,976.93x = 559,950,168.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,950,168.48/26,976.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,756.63

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