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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,991.24, 37,245.06 and 15,055.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,991.24, 37,245.06 and 15,055.08 is: 20,774.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,991.24 : 37,245.06 = 15,055.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,991.24/37,245.06 = 15,055.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,991.24x = 37,245.06 × 15,055.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,991.24x = 560,727,357.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,727,357.90/26,991.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,774.42

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