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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,992.62, 37,249.71 and 15,055.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,992.62, 37,249.71 and 15,055.97 is: 20,777.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,992.62 : 37,249.71 = 15,055.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,992.62/37,249.71 = 15,055.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,992.62x = 37,249.71 × 15,055.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,992.62x = 560,830,330.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,830,330.02/26,992.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,777.17

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