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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,993.01, 37,250.75 and 15,057.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,993.01, 37,250.75 and 15,057.25 is: 20,779.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,993.01 : 37,250.75 = 15,057.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,993.01/37,250.75 = 15,057.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,993.01x = 37,250.75 × 15,057.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,993.01x = 560,893,855.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,893,855.44/26,993.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,779.23

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