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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,989.98, 37,246.33 and 15,054.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,989.98, 37,246.33 and 15,054.09 is: 20,774.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,989.98 : 37,246.33 = 15,054.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,989.98/37,246.33 = 15,054.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,989.98x = 37,246.33 × 15,054.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,989.98x = 560,709,603.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,709,603.99/26,989.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,774.73

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