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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,990.66, 37,247.17 and 15,054.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,990.66, 37,247.17 and 15,054.76 is: 20,775.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,990.66 : 37,247.17 = 15,054.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,990.66/37,247.17 = 15,054.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,990.66x = 37,247.17 × 15,054.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,990.66x = 560,747,205.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,747,205.03/26,990.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,775.60

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