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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,977.94, 37,228.16 and 15,041.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,977.94, 37,228.16 and 15,041.03 is: 20,755.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,977.94 : 37,228.16 = 15,041.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,977.94/37,228.16 = 15,041.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,977.94x = 37,228.16 × 15,041.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,977.94x = 559,950,002.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,950,002.08/26,977.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,755.85

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