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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,992.04, 37,249.90 and 15,055.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,992.04, 37,249.90 and 15,055.88 is: 20,777.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,992.04 : 37,249.90 = 15,055.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,992.04/37,249.90 = 15,055.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,992.04x = 37,249.90 × 15,055.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,992.04x = 560,830,024.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,830,024.41/26,992.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,777.61

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