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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,990.23, 37,246.58 and 15,054.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,990.23, 37,246.58 and 15,054.34 is: 20,775.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,990.23 : 37,246.58 = 15,054.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,990.23/37,246.58 = 15,054.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,990.23x = 37,246.58 × 15,054.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,990.23x = 560,722,679.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,722,679.16/26,990.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,775.02

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