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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,978.88, 37,230.48 and 15,042

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,978.88, 37,230.48 and 15,042 is: 20,757.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,978.88 : 37,230.48 = 15,042 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,978.88/37,230.48 = 15,042/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,978.88x = 37,230.48 × 15,042
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,978.88x = 560,020,880.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,020,880.16/26,978.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,757.75

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