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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,980.55, 37,233.18 and 15,043.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,980.55, 37,233.18 and 15,043.62 is: 20,760.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,980.55 : 37,233.18 = 15,043.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,980.55/37,233.18 = 15,043.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,980.55x = 37,233.18 × 15,043.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,980.55x = 560,121,811.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,121,811.31/26,980.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,760.21

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