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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,989.88, 37,246.10 and 15,053.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,989.88, 37,246.10 and 15,053.99 is: 20,774.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,989.88 : 37,246.10 = 15,053.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,989.88/37,246.10 = 15,053.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,989.88x = 37,246.10 × 15,053.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,989.88x = 560,702,547.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,702,547.69/26,989.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,774.55

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