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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,991.68, 37,249.08 and 15,055.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,991.68, 37,249.08 and 15,055.52 is: 20,776.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,991.68 : 37,249.08 = 15,055.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,991.68/37,249.08 = 15,055.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,991.68x = 37,249.08 × 15,055.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,991.68x = 560,804,268.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,804,268.92/26,991.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,776.93

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