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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,986.42, 37,240.45 and 15,051.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,986.42, 37,240.45 and 15,051.79 is: 20,771.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,986.42 : 37,240.45 = 15,051.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,986.42/37,240.45 = 15,051.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,986.42x = 37,240.45 × 15,051.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,986.42x = 560,535,432.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,535,432.91/26,986.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,771.02

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