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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,989.64, 37,245.76 and 15,053.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,989.64, 37,245.76 and 15,053.75 is: 20,774.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,989.64 : 37,245.76 = 15,053.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,989.64/37,245.76 = 15,053.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,989.64x = 37,245.76 × 15,053.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,989.64x = 560,688,173.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,688,173.37/26,989.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,774.20

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