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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,987.60, 37,242.82 and 15,050.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,987.60, 37,242.82 and 15,050.95 is: 20,770.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,987.60 : 37,242.82 = 15,050.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,987.60/37,242.82 = 15,050.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,987.60x = 37,242.82 × 15,050.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,987.60x = 560,539,821.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,539,821.68/26,987.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,770.27

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