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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,992.86, 37,250.19 and 15,056.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,992.86, 37,250.19 and 15,056.96 is: 20,778.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,992.86 : 37,250.19 = 15,056.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,992.86/37,250.19 = 15,056.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,992.86x = 37,250.19 × 15,056.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,992.86x = 560,874,644.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,874,644.10/26,992.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,778.63

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