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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,979.93, 37,227.92 and 15,042.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,979.93, 37,227.92 and 15,042.96 is: 20,756.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,979.93 : 37,227.92 = 15,042.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,979.93/37,227.92 = 15,042.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,979.93x = 37,227.92 × 15,042.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,979.93x = 560,018,036.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,018,036.23/26,979.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,756.84

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