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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,990.13, 37,246.45 and 15,054.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,990.13, 37,246.45 and 15,054.24 is: 20,774.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,990.13 : 37,246.45 = 15,054.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,990.13/37,246.45 = 15,054.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,990.13x = 37,246.45 × 15,054.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,990.13x = 560,716,997.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,716,997.45/26,990.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,774.89

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