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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,988, 37,242.36 and 15,051.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,988, 37,242.36 and 15,051.24 is: 20,770.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,988 : 37,242.36 = 15,051.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,988/37,242.36 = 15,051.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,988x = 37,242.36 × 15,051.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,988x = 560,543,698.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,543,698.53/26,988
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,770.11

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