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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,979.28, 37,231.04 and 15,042.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,979.28, 37,231.04 and 15,042.31 is: 20,758.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,979.28 : 37,231.04 = 15,042.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,979.28/37,231.04 = 15,042.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,979.28x = 37,231.04 × 15,042.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,979.28x = 560,040,789.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,040,789.83/26,979.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,758.18

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