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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,992.24, 37,249.49 and 15,056.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,992.24, 37,249.49 and 15,056.35 is: 20,777.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,992.24 : 37,249.49 = 15,056.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,992.24/37,249.49 = 15,056.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,992.24x = 37,249.49 × 15,056.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,992.24x = 560,841,358.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,841,358.76/26,992.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,777.87

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