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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,989.10, 37,244.61 and 15,052.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,989.10, 37,244.61 and 15,052.64 is: 20,772.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,989.10 : 37,244.61 = 15,052.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,989.10/37,244.61 = 15,052.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,989.10x = 37,244.61 × 15,052.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,989.10x = 560,629,520.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,629,520.05/26,989.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,772.44

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