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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,992.92, 37,249.74 and 15,056.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,992.92, 37,249.74 and 15,056.04 is: 20,777.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,992.92 : 37,249.74 = 15,056.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,992.92/37,249.74 = 15,056.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,992.92x = 37,249.74 × 15,056.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,992.92x = 560,833,575.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,833,575.43/26,992.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,777.06

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