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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,990.52, 37,247.65 and 15,056.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,990.52, 37,247.65 and 15,056.18 is: 20,777.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,990.52 : 37,247.65 = 15,056.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,990.52/37,247.65 = 15,056.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,990.52x = 37,247.65 × 15,056.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,990.52x = 560,807,238.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,807,238.78/26,990.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,777.94

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