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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,991.39, 37,248.18 and 15,055.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,991.39, 37,248.18 and 15,055.49 is: 20,776.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,991.39 : 37,248.18 = 15,055.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,991.39/37,248.18 = 15,055.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,991.39x = 37,248.18 × 15,055.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,991.39x = 560,789,415.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,789,415.27/26,991.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,776.60

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