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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,990.03, 37,246.34 and 15,055.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,990.03, 37,246.34 and 15,055.85 is: 20,777.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,990.03 : 37,246.34 = 15,055.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,990.03/37,246.34 = 15,055.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,990.03x = 37,246.34 × 15,055.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,990.03x = 560,775,308.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,775,308.09/26,990.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,777.13

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