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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,989.13, 37,245.07 and 15,053.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,989.13, 37,245.07 and 15,053.24 is: 20,773.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,989.13 : 37,245.07 = 15,053.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,989.13/37,245.07 = 15,053.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,989.13x = 37,245.07 × 15,053.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,989.13x = 560,659,033.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,659,033.01/26,989.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,773.51

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