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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,988.97, 37,244.97 and 15,053.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,988.97, 37,244.97 and 15,053.08 is: 20,773.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,988.97 : 37,244.97 = 15,053.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,988.97/37,244.97 = 15,053.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,988.97x = 37,244.97 × 15,053.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,988.97x = 560,651,513.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,651,513.01/26,988.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,773.36

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