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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,980.26, 37,232.92 and 15,044.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,980.26, 37,232.92 and 15,044.35 is: 20,761.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,980.26 : 37,232.92 = 15,044.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,980.26/37,232.92 = 15,044.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,980.26x = 37,232.92 × 15,044.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,980.26x = 560,145,042.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,145,042.39/26,980.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,761.29

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