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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,987.73, 37,241.61 and 15,050.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,987.73, 37,241.61 and 15,050.79 is: 20,769.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,987.73 : 37,241.61 = 15,050.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,987.73/37,241.61 = 15,050.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,987.73x = 37,241.61 × 15,050.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,987.73x = 560,515,651.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,515,651.37/26,987.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,769.28

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