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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,989.79, 37,245.96 and 15,052.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,989.79, 37,245.96 and 15,052.82 is: 20,772.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,989.79 : 37,245.96 = 15,052.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,989.79/37,245.96 = 15,052.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,989.79x = 37,245.96 × 15,052.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,989.79x = 560,656,545.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,656,545.38/26,989.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,772.92

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