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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,977.68, 37,224.83 and 15,040.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,977.68, 37,224.83 and 15,040.71 is: 20,753.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,977.68 : 37,224.83 = 15,040.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,977.68/37,224.83 = 15,040.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,977.68x = 37,224.83 × 15,040.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,977.68x = 559,887,910.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,887,910.43/26,977.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,753.75

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