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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,991, 37,247.63 and 15,055.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,991, 37,247.63 and 15,055.11 is: 20,776.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,991 : 37,247.63 = 15,055.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,991/37,247.63 = 15,055.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,991x = 37,247.63 × 15,055.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,991x = 560,767,091.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,767,091.61/26,991
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,776.08

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