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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,980.61, 37,233.44 and 15,044.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,980.61, 37,233.44 and 15,044.72 is: 20,761.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,980.61 : 37,233.44 = 15,044.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,980.61/37,233.44 = 15,044.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,980.61x = 37,233.44 × 15,044.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,980.61x = 560,166,679.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,166,679.44/26,980.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,761.82

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