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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,981.22, 37,233.92 and 15,044.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,981.22, 37,233.92 and 15,044.70 is: 20,761.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,981.22 : 37,233.92 = 15,044.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,981.22/37,233.92 = 15,044.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,981.22x = 37,233.92 × 15,044.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,981.22x = 560,173,081.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,173,081.00/26,981.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,761.59

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