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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,990.41, 37,246.82 and 15,054.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,990.41, 37,246.82 and 15,054.51 is: 20,775.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,990.41 : 37,246.82 = 15,054.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,990.41/37,246.82 = 15,054.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,990.41x = 37,246.82 × 15,054.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,990.41x = 560,732,661.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,732,661.79/26,990.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,775.26

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