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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,979.16, 37,232.86 and 15,042.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,979.16, 37,232.86 and 15,042.46 is: 20,759.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,979.16 : 37,232.86 = 15,042.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,979.16/37,232.86 = 15,042.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,979.16x = 37,232.86 × 15,042.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,979.16x = 560,073,807.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,073,807.24/26,979.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,759.50

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