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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,980.67, 37,233.47 and 15,044.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,980.67, 37,233.47 and 15,044.51 is: 20,761.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,980.67 : 37,233.47 = 15,044.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,980.67/37,233.47 = 15,044.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,980.67x = 37,233.47 × 15,044.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,980.67x = 560,159,236.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,159,236.53/26,980.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,761.50

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