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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,977.30, 37,228.83 and 15,041.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,977.30, 37,228.83 and 15,041.38 is: 20,757.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,977.30 : 37,228.83 = 15,041.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,977.30/37,228.83 = 15,041.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,977.30x = 37,228.83 × 15,041.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,977.30x = 559,972,978.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,972,978.99/26,977.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,757.19

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