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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,980.45, 37,233.06 and 15,044.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,980.45, 37,233.06 and 15,044.55 is: 20,761.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,980.45 : 37,233.06 = 15,044.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,980.45/37,233.06 = 15,044.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,980.45x = 37,233.06 × 15,044.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,980.45x = 560,154,632.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,154,632.82/26,980.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,761.50

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