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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,992.29, 37,249.42 and 15,056.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,992.29, 37,249.42 and 15,056.40 is: 20,777.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,992.29 : 37,249.42 = 15,056.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,992.29/37,249.42 = 15,056.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,992.29x = 37,249.42 × 15,056.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,992.29x = 560,842,088.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,842,088.04/26,992.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,777.86

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