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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,990.89, 37,247.49 and 15,054.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,990.89, 37,247.49 and 15,054.99 is: 20,775.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,990.89 : 37,247.49 = 15,054.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,990.89/37,247.49 = 15,054.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,990.89x = 37,247.49 × 15,054.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,990.89x = 560,760,589.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,760,589.48/26,990.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,775.92

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