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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,989.50, 37,244.43 and 15,052.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,989.50, 37,244.43 and 15,052.74 is: 20,772.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,989.50 : 37,244.43 = 15,052.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,989.50/37,244.43 = 15,052.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,989.50x = 37,244.43 × 15,052.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,989.50x = 560,630,721.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,630,721.24/26,989.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,772.18

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