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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,978, 37,230.11 and 15,040.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,978, 37,230.11 and 15,040.02 is: 20,755.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,978 : 37,230.11 = 15,040.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,978/37,230.11 = 15,040.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,978x = 37,230.11 × 15,040.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,978x = 559,941,523.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,941,523.80/26,978
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,755.49

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