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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,989.38, 37,245.41 and 15,053.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,989.38, 37,245.41 and 15,053.49 is: 20,773.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,989.38 : 37,245.41 = 15,053.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,989.38/37,245.41 = 15,053.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,989.38x = 37,245.41 × 15,053.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,989.38x = 560,673,406.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,673,406.98/26,989.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,773.85

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