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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,985.24, 37,238.82 and 15,050.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,985.24, 37,238.82 and 15,050.60 is: 20,769.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,985.24 : 37,238.82 = 15,050.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,985.24/37,238.82 = 15,050.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,985.24x = 37,238.82 × 15,050.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,985.24x = 560,466,620.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,466,620.95/26,985.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,769.37

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