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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,979.61, 37,232.06 and 15,043.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,979.61, 37,232.06 and 15,043.72 is: 20,760.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,979.61 : 37,232.06 = 15,043.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,979.61/37,232.06 = 15,043.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,979.61x = 37,232.06 × 15,043.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,979.61x = 560,108,685.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,108,685.66/26,979.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,760.44

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