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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,992.68, 37,250.46 and 15,056.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,992.68, 37,250.46 and 15,056.52 is: 20,778.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,992.68 : 37,250.46 = 15,056.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,992.68/37,250.46 = 15,056.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,992.68x = 37,250.46 × 15,056.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,992.68x = 560,862,296.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,862,296.00/26,992.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,778.31

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