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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,988.49, 37,244.60 and 15,050.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,988.49, 37,244.60 and 15,050.55 is: 20,770.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,988.49 : 37,244.60 = 15,050.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,988.49/37,244.60 = 15,050.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,988.49x = 37,244.60 × 15,050.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,988.49x = 560,551,714.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,551,714.53/26,988.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,770.03

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