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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,980.68, 37,233.46 and 15,044.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,980.68, 37,233.46 and 15,044.52 is: 20,761.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,980.68 : 37,233.46 = 15,044.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,980.68/37,233.46 = 15,044.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,980.68x = 37,233.46 × 15,044.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,980.68x = 560,159,533.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,159,533.64/26,980.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,761.51

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