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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,987.39, 37,243.36 and 15,051.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,987.39, 37,243.36 and 15,051.50 is: 20,771.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,987.39 : 37,243.36 = 15,051.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,987.39/37,243.36 = 15,051.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,987.39x = 37,243.36 × 15,051.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,987.39x = 560,568,246.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,568,246.82/26,987.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,771.49

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