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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,991.78, 37,248.72 and 15,054.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,991.78, 37,248.72 and 15,054.90 is: 20,775.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,991.78 : 37,248.72 = 15,054.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,991.78/37,248.72 = 15,054.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,991.78x = 37,248.72 × 15,054.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,991.78x = 560,775,754.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,775,754.73/26,991.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,775.80

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