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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,991.54, 37,249.20 and 15,055.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,991.54, 37,249.20 and 15,055.38 is: 20,776.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,991.54 : 37,249.20 = 15,055.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,991.54/37,249.20 = 15,055.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,991.54x = 37,249.20 × 15,055.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,991.54x = 560,800,860.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,800,860.70/26,991.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,776.91

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