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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,977.27, 37,227.90 and 15,646.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,977.27, 37,227.90 and 15,646.04 is: 21,591.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,977.27 : 37,227.90 = 15,646.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,977.27/37,227.90 = 15,646.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,977.27x = 37,227.90 × 15,646.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,977.27x = 582,469,212.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,469,212.52/26,977.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,591.11

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