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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,990.02, 37,246.29 and 15,054.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,990.02, 37,246.29 and 15,054.13 is: 20,774.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,990.02 : 37,246.29 = 15,054.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,990.02/37,246.29 = 15,054.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,990.02x = 37,246.29 × 15,054.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,990.02x = 560,710,398.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,710,398.56/26,990.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,774.73

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