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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,991.88, 37,248.86 and 15,055.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,991.88, 37,248.86 and 15,055.99 is: 20,777.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,991.88 : 37,248.86 = 15,055.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,991.88/37,248.86 = 15,055.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,991.88x = 37,248.86 × 15,055.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,991.88x = 560,818,463.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,818,463.67/26,991.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,777.30

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