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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,979.24, 37,229.22 and 15,041.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,979.24, 37,229.22 and 15,041.64 is: 20,756.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,979.24 : 37,229.22 = 15,041.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,979.24/37,229.22 = 15,041.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,979.24x = 37,229.22 × 15,041.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,979.24x = 559,988,524.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,988,524.72/26,979.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,756.27

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