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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,988.03, 37,243.58 and 15,053.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,988.03, 37,243.58 and 15,053.85 is: 20,774.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,988.03 : 37,243.58 = 15,053.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,988.03/37,243.58 = 15,053.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,988.03x = 37,243.58 × 15,053.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,988.03x = 560,659,191.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,659,191.51/26,988.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,774.37

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