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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,992.53, 37,249.79 and 15,058.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,992.53, 37,249.79 and 15,058.35 is: 20,780.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,992.53 : 37,249.79 = 15,058.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,992.53/37,249.79 = 15,058.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,992.53x = 37,249.79 × 15,058.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,992.53x = 560,920,299.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,920,299.95/26,992.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,780.58

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