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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,992.32, 37,248.60 and 15,055.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,992.32, 37,248.60 and 15,055.39 is: 20,775.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,992.32 : 37,248.60 = 15,055.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,992.32/37,248.60 = 15,055.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,992.32x = 37,248.60 × 15,055.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,992.32x = 560,792,106.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,792,106.83/26,992.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,775.99

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