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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,990.04, 37,246.31 and 15,053.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,990.04, 37,246.31 and 15,053.07 is: 20,773.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,990.04 : 37,246.31 = 15,053.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,990.04/37,246.31 = 15,053.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,990.04x = 37,246.31 × 15,053.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,990.04x = 560,671,050.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,671,050.17/26,990.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,773.26

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