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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,991.52, 37,249.03 and 15,057.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,991.52, 37,249.03 and 15,057.18 is: 20,779.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,991.52 : 37,249.03 = 15,057.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,991.52/37,249.03 = 15,057.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,991.52x = 37,249.03 × 15,057.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,991.52x = 560,865,349.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,865,349.54/26,991.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,779.32

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