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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,977.38, 37,228.84 and 15,041.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,977.38, 37,228.84 and 15,041.48 is: 20,757.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,977.38 : 37,228.84 = 15,041.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,977.38/37,228.84 = 15,041.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,977.38x = 37,228.84 × 15,041.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,977.38x = 559,976,907.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,976,907.75/26,977.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,757.28

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