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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,979.74, 37,230.50 and 15,042.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,979.74, 37,230.50 and 15,042.67 is: 20,758.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,979.74 : 37,230.50 = 15,042.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,979.74/37,230.50 = 15,042.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,979.74x = 37,230.50 × 15,042.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,979.74x = 560,046,069.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,046,069.97/26,979.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,758.02

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