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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,977.34, 37,230.34 and 15,040.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,977.34, 37,230.34 and 15,040.66 is: 20,757.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,977.34 : 37,230.34 = 15,040.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,977.34/37,230.34 = 15,040.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,977.34x = 37,230.34 × 15,040.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,977.34x = 559,968,885.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,968,885.62/26,977.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,757.01

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