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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,992.77, 37,249.93 and 15,056.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,992.77, 37,249.93 and 15,056.10 is: 20,777.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,992.77 : 37,249.93 = 15,056.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,992.77/37,249.93 = 15,056.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,992.77x = 37,249.93 × 15,056.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,992.77x = 560,838,595.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,838,595.79/26,992.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,777.36

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