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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,977.56, 37,227.84 and 15,041.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,977.56, 37,227.84 and 15,041.12 is: 20,756.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,977.56 : 37,227.84 = 15,041.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,977.56/37,227.84 = 15,041.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,977.56x = 37,227.84 × 15,041.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,977.56x = 559,948,408.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,948,408.78/26,977.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,756.08

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