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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,976.94, 37,227.76 and 15,039.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,976.94, 37,227.76 and 15,039.97 is: 20,754.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,976.94 : 37,227.76 = 15,039.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,976.94/37,227.76 = 15,039.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,976.94x = 37,227.76 × 15,039.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,976.94x = 559,904,393.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,904,393.57/26,976.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,754.93

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