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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,986.16, 37,241.10 and 15,050.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,986.16, 37,241.10 and 15,050.27 is: 20,769.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,986.16 : 37,241.10 = 15,050.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,986.16/37,241.10 = 15,050.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,986.16x = 37,241.10 × 15,050.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,986.16x = 560,488,610.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,488,610.10/26,986.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,769.48

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