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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,992.85, 37,250.11 and 15,056.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,992.85, 37,250.11 and 15,056.18 is: 20,777.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,992.85 : 37,250.11 = 15,056.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,992.85/37,250.11 = 15,056.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,992.85x = 37,250.11 × 15,056.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,992.85x = 560,844,361.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,844,361.18/26,992.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,777.52

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