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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,981.06, 37,229.47 and 15,044.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,981.06, 37,229.47 and 15,044.09 is: 20,758.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,981.06 : 37,229.47 = 15,044.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,981.06/37,229.47 = 15,044.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,981.06x = 37,229.47 × 15,044.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,981.06x = 560,083,273.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,083,273.57/26,981.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,758.39

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