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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,978.89, 37,230.91 and 15,042.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,978.89, 37,230.91 and 15,042.98 is: 20,759.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,978.89 : 37,230.91 = 15,042.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,978.89/37,230.91 = 15,042.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,978.89x = 37,230.91 × 15,042.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,978.89x = 560,063,889.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,063,889.98/26,978.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,759.34

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