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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,980.97, 37,233.96 and 15,045.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,980.97, 37,233.96 and 15,045.08 is: 20,762.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,980.97 : 37,233.96 = 15,045.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,980.97/37,233.96 = 15,045.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,980.97x = 37,233.96 × 15,045.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,980.97x = 560,187,748.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,187,748.96/26,980.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,762.33

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