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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,990.83, 37,245.76 and 15,054.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,990.83, 37,245.76 and 15,054.99 is: 20,775.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,990.83 : 37,245.76 = 15,054.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,990.83/37,245.76 = 15,054.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,990.83x = 37,245.76 × 15,054.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,990.83x = 560,734,544.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,734,544.34/26,990.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,775.00

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