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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,988.84, 37,244.50 and 15,051.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,988.84, 37,244.50 and 15,051.88 is: 20,771.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,988.84 : 37,244.50 = 15,051.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,988.84/37,244.50 = 15,051.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,988.84x = 37,244.50 × 15,051.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,988.84x = 560,599,744.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,599,744.66/26,988.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,771.54

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