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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,990.16, 37,246.62 and 15,054.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,990.16, 37,246.62 and 15,054.27 is: 20,775.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,990.16 : 37,246.62 = 15,054.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,990.16/37,246.62 = 15,054.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,990.16x = 37,246.62 × 15,054.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,990.16x = 560,720,674.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,720,674.07/26,990.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,775.00

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