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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,985.16, 37,239.72 and 15,049.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,985.16, 37,239.72 and 15,049.27 is: 20,768.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,985.16 : 37,239.72 = 15,049.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,985.16/37,239.72 = 15,049.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,985.16x = 37,239.72 × 15,049.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,985.16x = 560,430,601.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,430,601.00/26,985.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,768.10

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