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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,989.03, 37,244.96 and 15,054.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,989.03, 37,244.96 and 15,054.85 is: 20,775.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,989.03 : 37,244.96 = 15,054.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,989.03/37,244.96 = 15,054.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,989.03x = 37,244.96 × 15,054.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,989.03x = 560,717,286.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,717,286.06/26,989.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,775.75

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