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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,980.72, 37,233.24 and 15,044.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,980.72, 37,233.24 and 15,044.20 is: 20,760.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,980.72 : 37,233.24 = 15,044.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,980.72/37,233.24 = 15,044.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,980.72x = 37,233.24 × 15,044.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,980.72x = 560,144,309.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,144,309.21/26,980.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,760.91

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