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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,991.04, 37,248.52 and 15,054.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,991.04, 37,248.52 and 15,054.88 is: 20,776.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,991.04 : 37,248.52 = 15,054.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,991.04/37,248.52 = 15,054.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,991.04x = 37,248.52 × 15,054.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,991.04x = 560,771,998.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,771,998.78/26,991.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,776.23

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