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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,980.93, 37,229.29 and 15,043.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,980.93, 37,229.29 and 15,043.96 is: 20,758.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,980.93 : 37,229.29 = 15,043.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,980.93/37,229.29 = 15,043.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,980.93x = 37,229.29 × 15,043.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,980.93x = 560,075,949.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,075,949.59/26,980.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,758.22

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